Gabig Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 So there's this movement to remove the panel of Turkish representatives from the special PBS is airing on the Armenian Genocide (April 17th). I understand why a lot of Armenian-Americans are getting in a tizzy about it, but really, I think it might be good to listen to the Turkish perspective. I mean, it's total BS, but doesn't anyone else think it's ridiculous to just keep censoring and censoring? We're no better than they are by petitioning for their opinions to be stricken from the record. If they want to make idiots of themselves, I say let them. The world needs to be enlightened to what they're really saying. Because without their "opinions," more odars are more likely to think it's suspicious that the Armenians aren't letting the Turks even discuss the issue. I dunno... I see both sides but I think it might be more advantageous to us to let them have their fifteen minutes. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Kabig jan, I think this isn't so much about censorship, as it is about historical fact. Why would we want to use an event that commemorates the suffering and injustice experienced by the generation preceding us to voice the "perspective" of genocide deniers and historical revisionists. Let's let April 24 BE April 24... Giving "both sides" a platform to express their views is akin to conceding that there exists another side to the story. There is no "other side" - there are only those who attempt to deny and/or falsify history for their own benefit. Internation historians agree, and the concensus has been established - even by representatives from the Turkish pov through initiatives such as the TARC. There was a genocide committed, and the facts are clear - whatever the Turkish justifications may be. Let's not de-value the occasion to remember, and honour, our lost souls by allowing this commemoration to become a debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanetsi Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Kabig jan, I think this isn't so much about censorship, as it is about historical fact. Why would we want to use an event that commemorates the suffering and injustice experienced by the generation preceding us to voice the "perspective" of genocide deniers and historical revisionists. Let's let April 24 BE April 24... Giving "both sides" a platform to express their views is akin to conceding that there exists another side to the story. There is no "other side" - there are only those who attempt to deny and/or falsify history for their own benefit. Internation historians agree, and the concensus has been established - even by representatives from the Turkish pov through initiatives such as the TARC. There was a genocide committed, and the facts are clear - whatever the Turkish justifications may be. Let's not de-value the occasion to remember, and honour, our lost souls by allowing this commemoration to become a debate. This is exactly how I put it when I emailed my local PBS petitioning the denial panel. Unfortunately, PBS is still going to air the panel in Houston. I emailed them again last week, and I'm waiting for their reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Giving "both sides" a platform to express their views is akin to conceding that there exists another side to the story. There is no "other side" - there are only those who attempt to deny and/or falsify history for their own benefit. Agreed. However, I am still in favor of the panel, just some other time not right after the film. Ignorance can only be combated through a discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Agreed. However, I am still in favor of the panel, just some other time not right after the film. Ignorance can only be combated through a discussion. Perhaps - However, I feel pretty strongly that no 'panel discussion' should be in any way associated with the commemoration events of April 24th. Let's not combine the two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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