Do you agree with writer of this article ?

Question

[The Washington Times]
Turkey, terrorism and double standards

The United States is imploring Turkey to desist from invading northern Iraq to combat the PKK, a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization that keenly relishes the slaughter of Turkish teachers, doctors, technicians, engineers, Kurdish village guards and police, and otherwise.

Concurrently, the United States asserts its own right to invade the sovereignty of any country in pursuit of suspected international terrorists. Thereby hangs a tale of United States double standards and the failure of the State Department’s public diplomacy. A staggering 83 percent of Turks hold an unfavorable view of America. The corresponding figure in Germany is 66 percent. The PKK sheltered by Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government threatens Turkey’s military and civilians with mayhem and death every bit as much or more than al Qaeda threatens the United States.

And the lives of Turks killed by PKK terrorist are worth as much as those of the victims of the September 11, 2001, abominations, writes Bruce Fein.

14.11.2007

asked by the answerer: "In addition, don't you think it would be an embarassment to the US if Turkish forces were able to execute an effective end to the PKK activities which have been more or less ignored by the US authorities?"

I believe that It will be against terrorism and US shouldnt be feel any embarassment, if she is honest... If US feels embarrassed, that means she is not honest... And US should know that Turkey has the same wrights with US, and she should do whatever required to fight against terrorism...

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Editorial precede article as you know. Each newspaper has one editorial but many article...

Answer 1

http://video.haberturk.com/Video.aspx?v_ID=32556&k_A=haberturk

This also explains the double standarts in a funny way.

And also about other double standarts we are facing, in Italy
a very important newspaper wrote this:
Even the small events that we see everyday here, if it happens in another country we will just say, pfff no big deal just politics but if happens in Turkey we tend to show it like a big scandal so what is the reason for this?
So at least a country in Europe is aware that there are double standarts in the system.

Answer 2

To be precise, this is an editorial, not an article per se. Yes, it has statistical information but it is primarily written as an opinion piece. This is underscored by the use of phrases like "keenly relishes" which attributes an attitude to an entire organization - an organization made up largely of misled young men ready for any kind of action which makes their blood pump - an organization led by men who envision themselves gaining a position comparable to Talibani or Barzani, but across the Khabur.

It isn't strictly a "double standard." If Turkey were threatening to take over Armenia, for example, or some other country where the US did not have a military presence, then the US government's stand on the matter could be construed that way. Since Turkey is talking about military ventures into a region which is ostensibly under the care and protection of the US, the US' position is predictable and understandable. That's what makes the difference - "we were here first." I'm not saying it's right, but it is a considerable factor in this instance.

In addition, don't you think it would be an embarassment to the US if Turkish forces were able to execute an effective end to the PKK activities which have been more or less ignored by the US authorities?

To say that PKK is "sheltered" by the KRG is also an opinion. PDK officials to whom I've spoken do not commit their words to this kind of tacit support of PKK. In their eyes, I read more fear of aggression than love of the effort and tactics of the PKK. I believe the KRG would like to see PKK gone, but doesn't feel the power to make that happen on their own.

Certainly, life is precious everywhere. PKK needs to be held accountable for their actions, sooner rather than later. That much I agree with wholeheartedly. :)

Answer 3

Kinda sucks that we are using the trump card of "might makes right" instead of "might FOR right". what do the call this administration's policy? Cowboyish? Something like that. Big guns, big money, big pride, big fall, someday, if we don't get our act together. I read Obama's speech to Iowa and he is such an idealist, but he reflects the sentiments of a lot of americans that feel like we are - well, our government is just too big for it's britches. He also said that we lack any faith that our leaders will listen to us when we say so. How he's going to get elected when his agenda is so... um.. right? apropro? How the hell is an honest man going to be a successful politician here? I don't know. I wish Turkey and Iraq and all those other countries could do what they want to do without Czeching with US first- sorry! this is not punny. i'm not too politically savvy either. I'm sure there's a good reason why we are so ensconsed in the affairs of every one on the planet... probably has a lot to do with money. And that is precisely the reason so many other countries are pissed at us... just like I'm pissed at the education system that costs way too much and now I'm in debt for the rest of my life with little hope of ever regaining any soveriegnty. I think they like it that way. Maybe I can find a nice little island where no one will mind me staying there, fishing and playing a little ukelele until I die of old age... ahh. wonderful:)

Answer 4

sounds about right, although I did hear that the US are strongly against the PKK and are helping with intelligence, locations etc.
They may be against an invasion. I am no military genius but perhaps the PKK can be removed or demoralised by SF/ Commando raids and air attacks, once the correct locations and intelligence has been gathered.
the 150.000 or so troops can lock down the boarder and be used as back up.

But what do I know ?

Hey bogazi ! thats great is thier anymore to it , it seemed to cut out abruptly at the end.
still good though.

Answer 5

No comment....or why is the rest of the world just standing by and watching? Watch that documentary 'The Road to Guantanamo', look what happened in Nicaragua in the 80's and the list goes on and on and nothing is being done!
Istanbulbogazi: that video was great!!!

Answer 6

Short sweet and straight to the point very articulate article.

Answer 7

Yes. He's right on the point.

Now we need a good article about EU's double standards.

Answer 8

I agree

Answer 9

yes he is right

Answer 10

Thanks for sharing this info with us...

I agree, of course...