by repulsewarrior » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:38 am
i believe ecevit came up with the idea (enclaves) in '74, at least that is what i have been told on several occasions. It may be possible to restore the Turkish villages that were lost in the south in '63. as fortheir placement,it is a question of thinking futuristicly, where they are best suited fortheir growth and a rational development of the island as its population continues to expand. between 6-12 million in 200 yrs.
because, at the federal level there are parties competing for both "Turkish votes as well as greek votes from each voter it will notbe possible in the upper house tohave the voting pattern which you suggest. However in the lower house it is more than likely thatv regional intertest will evolve. this is a good thiong IMO because the demographics ofthe island will change significantly in the future (50-200 yrs) and the representation of the population willcontinue to have its voice, alklowing "miorities" like arabs , lebenese and jews to (e.g.) be recognised as communities where the numbers warrant, drawing attention totheir special needs. the National Assemblies will play an important role in this accomadation, but the Federal Government will set standards.
i get personall messages mostly from tucophones in support ofthis idea and it is heartening that you find it valuableforconsideration as well. frankly without a "Unitary state reflected by one governing body only, i do not see any other solution but enclaves if Cypriot wish to identify themselves as Individuals as well as Persons. tearing the island in two does not serve our need for security, nor will it give us the Freewill that all Cypriots desire.
sorry forthe spelling errors, just too tired tonight, a hard day at work.
interesting...my Turkish Cypriot now living in Canada friend is a cabbie; he too said the same thing.