mrfromng wrote:In all fairness Viewpoint does not deserve some of the abuse directed at him. Like every TC he is looking for a settlement, may it be reunification may it be partition.
I can also assure you all that he is the voice of the vast majority of TC's. He, like me is frustrated with the developments since 2004 (or lack of it) and is saying exactly what we TC's are all saying. IF REUNIFICATION IS NOT FORTHCOMING THEN LETS GO FOR PARTITION. There is not much wrong in that.
Kikapu and BK are not a true representation of us TC's, Viewpoint is, it is he you all need to convince that better days are ahead and those days are possible with a united Cyprus.
Mrfromng,
That has been my whole point about my frustration, in reading what VP posts. I wished he would give more balanced views on a settlement, rather than always beating the "Partition Drums" at every opportunity. I don't care what view everyone has here, but I get tired of the propaganda, just like I pick on Piratis, when he does it. To piratis's credit, he has cut back on the propaganda, so perhaps he has recognised, that he was not winning anyone over, other than those, who already agreed with him.
Lets look and see who the majority of the TC's are, that agree with VP. I guess you use the TC,s term loosely, because I'm sure that those share his views also include the settlers. Regardless, the majority I'm sure does support his view, so let take a look, who they are, and why that is.
1. 40,000 Turkish Troops. These guys are stationed in Cyprus, in a relatively safe environment, with beautiful weather with hardly any risk of having to fight anyone. If they were in Turkey, they would have to be stationed in the Eastern Turkey, fighting in freezing weather against the Kurds, and possibly dying. They may even end up having to fight for the oil fields in Kirkuk, once the US leave Iraq. So, a Partition is a better option, than a settlement.
2. Turkish settlers. Well, they were given land and houses to live in, free. Now they have the option to sell these properties, if they wish to. So, why would they support a settlement, if it means losing all the "freebies" and end up going back to Turkey with nothing, and having to start all over again. So, Partition is a better option, than a settlement.
3. All the business owners of the Casinos and prostitution market, and any other illicit trade, that may go on. They would have to close up and go somewhere else. So, a Partition is a better option, than a settlement.
4. Finally the TC's. Those who took advantage of any Greek Cypriot owned land, by buying as much as possible, at basement prices ( not exchanged for TC land in the RoC ) or those who bought and sold such land to others, will never want to have a settlement. Those who profited at the expense of others will want to keep the status quo. So, a Partition is a better option, than a settlement.
So excuse me mrfromng if I don't go along with those people I mentioned above for wanting a Partition, because their interest definitely is not the same as mine. Just because they want to protect their interest, it does not mean my views, or those same as mine, are wasting time. At some point, one's integrity and humanity has to be rise above one's financial gain, over the pain of others. If these people want to discard all those who had to abandon their property in Northern Cyprus by the GC's, so that the above can profit, than I draw the line and say, I don't want any part of it.
I want to protect my TC community with a recognised State in the Northern Cyprus, playing a part in a Cypriot government, which ever system of government that we agree on, that is the best one for us. Restore peoples dignity to return to their homes or land, if they wish to. My guess is, large majority will not do that, be it be TC or GC, but at least everyone can once again know, that 100% Cyprus belongs to them, and not part of it. I see a better future for my Turkish Community in a free society, than what they have now, because if we maintain on our present course, there never will be peace in Cyprus, for the long term. There are few examples that will tell us that, when ever there is land disputes, between people.
a) Israel and Palestinians. Neither side really have much to celebrate in their conflict over 60 years.
b) India and Pakistan over Kashmir. There has been 3 wars between those two nations, over the last 60 years.
c) Northern Ireland only recently quietened down, but not exactly over yet. That's been going on for 35-40 years.
d) Oh, let's not forget Cyprus, as if we really can.
So yes, I may be in the minority for not wanting a Partition, but I believe, I'm in the RIGHT for want a settlement.