Me Ed wrote:So criticising Greece for running it's economy to the ground is shameful.
NO! To feel glad and happy about it IS.
Attributing part of blame on the division of your country on Greece is shameful.
No! To attribute all of it IS.
Refusing to subordinate your country to Greece (and Turkey or the UK) is shameful.
No one is asking or proposing such a thing.
Having aspirations for your country outside of Greece is shameful.
On the contrary. It's the best way to go about presently.
I don't hate Greece as that country is for it's citizens, but I take exception to those who would subordinate Cyprus to Greece or Turkey - that's the fifth column.
Answered previoussly.
Sure there are some cultural similarities between Cyprus and Greece, but like it or not there are cultural similarities between Cyprus and Turkey, the UK,and the wider Europe and Middle-East.
Of course there are and of course I like it. Because, "like it or not", the Greek civilization (which is as much mine as to the mainland Greeks) has influenced the whole of the world, including the Turks. Just look at their flag
Add this to some other unique cultural traits in our language and cuisine and there is enough to celebrate what it is to be a Cypriot, inclusive of ALL Cypriots.
Absolutely. As the Cretans celebrate what is to be Cretan, and the Rodians their own and the Kerkyraioi and, and, and.......
What's shameful in that?[/quote]
To deny your history and your ancestry IS. And to feed the propaganda of your enemy consciously and intentionally. Believe me. MY criticism against the Greek politicians and those responsible for, let's say, the invasion and the present Greek crisis, is much harsher than yours. But there is a big difference between being critical and feeling joy about it (not meaning you). And, what is also shameful is denying me the right to declare what I am or, if you like what I believe I am. That is not just shameful. It's
racism.