by lola-tulip » Tue Oct 19, 2010 11:13 pm
Gul begging, to help Bagis:
Gul said Turks living in Germany should learn to speak German "for their own sakes, for the sake of their families, and so that they may be of use for their environment and society."
The Turkish president said however, both Germany and Turkey had failed to provide sufficient guidance to Turkish immigrants, many of whom went to Germany as "guest workers" in the 1960s to provide manpower for Germany industry as it was rebuilding after World War II.
"We should not blame them," he said. "Many went to German cities (from Turkish villages) without even having seen a Turkish city. Neither we nor you were able to provide the necessary leadership."
Sounds like many uneducated, difficult people are moving into EU from Turkey to receive help of EU countries.
How does Gul mean the Turks can "be of use for their environment"?
Are we seeing a repeat of the breakdown in Cypriot society, in the 60's, when TCs demanded special treatment?