Comments on: Resolutions, Evolution and Armenian Genocide Recognition

By: Global Voices em Português » Armênia-Turquia: Resposta à resolução estadunidense sobre o Genocídio

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:07:35 +0000

[…] semelhantes, outras vozes alternativas estão fazendo ouvir as suas vozes. Ianyan, por exemplo, não tem certeza do que isto tratá no futuro para ela como uma armênia étnica que vive no exterior. Right after the vote, Turkey recalled its […]

By: Hamik sahakyan

Hamik sahakyan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:14:54 +0000

Obama collected his votes from Armenian as Lier

By: Greg Arzoomanian

Greg Arzoomanian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:46:56 +0000

Lynn Woosley is precisely right when she says “To deny this resolution would be to deny the lives of those who perished.” To further emphasize how denying the resolution means denying the humanity of Armenians in 2010, consider how the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Congress’s failure to pass a Genocide resolution means that it’s ok for insurance companies to steal from Armenians — i.e. sell policies to Armenians and then refuse to pay claims.

http://articles.latimes.com/2009/aug/21/local/me-armenian-suit21

By: Armenia-Turkey: Response to US Genocide resolution :: Elites TV

Armenia-Turkey: Response to US Genocide resolution :: Elites TV — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:40:16 +0000

[…] were passed, other alternative voices are making their voices heard. Ianyan, for example, is uncertain as to what next this all means for her as an ethnic Armenian living abroad. Right after the vote, Turkey recalled its Ambassador, […]

By: Global Voices Online » Armenia-Turkey: Response to US Congressional Genocide resolution

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:33:28 +0000

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:48:35 +0000

The issue with Obama is that as a presidential candidate he clearly and unambiguously promised to recognize the genocide once elected. One felt that Obama was being sincere unlike so many other politicians, and not just on the genocide issue. For his government to try and block a House resolution is really unfortunate. Turkey needs the U.S. more than the U.S. needs Turkey, short term logistics notwithstanding. So man up and do what`s right, do what you promised to do.

From the very day of the signing of the protocols the Turks tried to link their ratification to issues which were not mentioned in the text of the protocols. Turkey was using the protocols to avoid the genocide issue. It didnt work.

By: Mari M.

Mari M. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:26:08 +0000

Liana I think I’m with you on this question.. “I don’t know” either…
I too grew up hearing stories from two of my grandparents who’s lives were tragically mangled as they lived and somehow survived the Genocide…. Growing up in Armenia, we didn’t rally for recognition, or march for the cause, what we did do was walk through the city to the monument to remember the ones that perished, it was an all day event that still remains in my memories as fresh as when I was a child walking for hours to get to the monument…
As far as the rallies that take place everywhere in the world on the 24th, I think for most of us Armenians this has become a part of who we are now, we want this matter resolved and put behind us, and the fact that every year the issue still lingers…we get more and more aggravated. I’m sure there are many Turkish people who too want this resolved and put to rest…I’m sure they want this to “be over” with as well, but It’s not going to be as easy as admitting and apologizing for it, Armenians want compensation, and land etc… And having those things on the table… I hate to say it Turkey may never buckle and that is the thought that bothers me most…that is the real sad issue here…
I often enjoy your articles, the fact that you have a non bias journalist point of view is refreshing. Keep your thoughts coming. And let’s hope for the best for all us Armenians whatever that may be…
Mari

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:23:06 +0000

Why can’t Turkey build up anew its relationship with their neighbours firstly admitting what has wrongly been done and apologise for it.

Being a descendent of Greek refuges of 1912 from Asia Minor I feel as Armenians do.

They can’t undo what they have done and they can’t bring back all those who were tortured and died .They can’t undo the genocide of people in Pontos and Greeks all over Asia Minor .

What they can do though,is to admit guilt and apologise for their crimes.Only then the souls of those who were so ill treated will rest in peace and the new generations of Greeks and Armenians will reconcile with the new generations of Turks who desperately want to enter the European Union.

As for the USA ,I pray they decide having justice in their minds not profit.And let’s hope the recognition of the Greeks’ genocide comes next to their agenda together with the violations of voctim of war in Cyprus in 1974.