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[Baggieboy]

I for one endorse the views held - particularly that of being Cypriot first and of Greek or Turkish descent second.

I know its none of my business, I'm only a Brit who has visited Cyprus on many occasions and would one day love to make it my home, but its so sad to see what has happened to such a beautiful island.

I'm fully aware of my country's role in Cyprus history and its not something I'm proud of.

Nor can I offer solutions. I've read so many books from all sides of the argument and the more I learn the more I see how hard it will be to reach a solution that will satisfy everyone.

Much compromise is needed, but Cypriots are proud people (both TC and GC), but I wish that instead of looking for differences that more emphasis was placed on what both communities have in common, which, when you study it, is quite a lot.

Recommend Echoes from the Dead Zone as propbably the most balanced read.

Apologies for sticking my nose in - I know its nothing to do with me - but I genuinely wish for a true, peaceful, united Cyprus in my lifetime. Good luck to all

Kind regards,

Richie

[free_cyprus]

any empire who has invaded countries and occupied them illigally has a dark history regardless off what empire we are speaking of im soo glad to be a cypriot and not part of any empires of the past who have comited untold crimes