...i see with Constitutional reform a result quite different. The Republic of Cyprus takes its rightful place in our politics as Cypriots, representing us as Cypriots, without further need for distinctions or discrimination.
At another level of Government the possibility of a set of Cypriot Constituencies, Constitutionally is defined, so that as Persons there is the kind of self-representation where as Cypriots, Cypriots choose a distinct identity, by residing within the territorial jurisdiction of a specific Constituency. And with their vote and taxes sustain and promote their Agenda, in Liberty closer to home, for Freedom otherwise.
...Turkish Cypriots can demonstrate that within the context of one Cyprus, their success as Persons may be emulated. Greek Cypriots may realise that a Greek Constituency can provide the same benefits, so too the Maronites. Beyond the benefit of a Cyprus where we as Individuals regard ourselves as equals, and beyond the overwhelming majority being Greek (at the moment), the fact remains, we speak English. While we are divided we remain impotent, as facilitators of exchange. Our biggest advantage is our diversity, if as Cypriots we defend each other. What of osmosis? With the rest of the world, it cannot be stopped, and while Cyprus had no asphalt roads to speak of in 1960, the world has changed and continues to change at a faster pace. What of choice? Who is "Turkish", who is "Greek", in a world like ours, it counts for very little, doesn't it? I prefer to embrace this future, I prefer if we take the time as Cypriots to speak many languages well, I prefer if our mother tongues were more valuable to us, collectively.
MrH, you talk of a 'new Cyprus', if you will, a name change, a Constitutional order that keeps the things just they way they are; we need a change in intentions.