Overall, I think it's better if we bring more facts than emotions on the table.
With respect to the question:
1. is it due to their big number? Polish, Romanians and Bulgarians make together a bigger number than Turkey...Yet, Europeans brought, in addition to those three, 7 countries more in their club...
2. Is it because they are poor? None of the above countries is richer than Turkey or marginally so..
3. Is it because of geography? Turkey lies on a far more geographically interesting area (energy and transportation hub) than e.g. Malta
4. Is it the lack of mature democracy? Democracy in Turkey exists for longer than in e.g. Bulgaria.
5. Military role in politics? that is unique in Turkey.
6. Human rights violation? is getting better; still not there.
7. Cultural differences? Islam vs. Christianity?
8. Is it just perception?
If 6, should Europe be based on a religious basis?
If 7, how Turkey could change its negative image? And do Turkish people care?
Thanks!
Just a Greek
2007-06-11
03:27:47
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