shahmaran wrote:georgios100 wrote:shahmaran wrote:georgios100 wrote:Cyprus had to join the EU for economic & security reasons. Being a small nation could easily be invaded & destroyed by bigger enemies in the region. It is true, we expected to see better or quicker results from the EU relating to Cyprob but in time, our EU accession will pay off.
Which other alliance could we join? The Arab League or the African congress? Think about it... EU was the only option.
I have the feeling that the vast majority of the TC community wants an end to the ongoing division of the island. Deep in their hearts, the true Turkish Cypriots (not the settlers or mainland Turks) want to be Cypriot citizens, not Turkey's citizens. TCs are not stupid. They know, the RoC is the way to go, not Turkey.
The fact that they voted for Eroglu does not mean the TCs want 2 separate states but just a different leader besides Talat who might get the job done. Voting for a separatist leader does not represent a gallup poll result in favor of a 2 state solution. Besides, Talat & the other political parties of the north want BBF, a well known fact.
What is sad is the hard line Turk posters on this board, inflame the discussion and inject venom between the two communities.
These hardliners in question DO NOT REPRESENT THE MAJORITY OF THE TC POPULATION and , therefor, only speak for themselves.
I have not met 1 TC that wishes to be united as a single state under GC rule.
The Roc is not GC rule... you are confused.
RoC is the legal authority for all Cypriots regardless of ethicity, language or religion background. If you think along these lines, you might understand what Cyprob is all about.
I think I do understand what the Cyprus problem is all about, Canadian!
I have no RoC citizenship yet I am a Cypriot, so how does that work?
It's funny, you called me Canadian!
I am a Cypriot too but also a Canadian citizen. Just like me, any one who wants to immigrate to Canada must "recognize" Canada and get the citizenship. There are GCs & TCs here in Canada, working & living together - no problem.
AS LONG AS YOU RECOGNIZE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE LAND, YOU CAN JOIN & ENJOY IT'S BENEFITS.
Obviously, although as a GC, I still maintain my Greek Cypriot origin but the Canadian Government represents me, nothing wrong about that.
I know you know all about this, not trying to lecture you.
If the Canadian "ombrella" can embrace 100s of different ethic groups, why not the RoC?