User:Nnnoetic

I have read my entry created in January of 2007 relating my story about the murder of my great-great grandfather Haralampos Papazaharious (my spelling of Greek names has a lot to be desired, sorry!) I must confess that it did come out stronger than I initially intended it to. I guess my anger was prompted by an incident at a Turkish restaurant (I may be part Greek, but I prefer Turkish food). I guess I was put off by their response to my informing them that I was part Greek and that my family came from Samsun, Turkey. I did not mention the circumstances surrounding my great-great grandfather's death-- but looking back on it, I guess I left that restaurant feeling that my pain and anguish over this painful memory was invalid. Heck, I was made to feel that my G-G grandfather Haralampos's death was invalid, even. And no one, no matter who or what they are, should feel invalid. Quite frankly, I would exchange what I saw in that "book of massacre" for just a glimpse of my G-G grandfather's sculpture. Until recently, I only heard my great grandmother's side of the story as a child. And she only discussed it because she was very upset that I found the book. Now that I have read up on the subject, I have come to a more (I hope!) balanced conclusion-- despite my circumstances. I will never forget that book and will start inquiries into its location. I have a lot of questions for certain relatives-- it won't be easy bringing it up. I see now that there was much pain and suffering on both sides and, quite frankly, I blame certain European nations for starting this conflict between the Greeks and Turks for their own selfish gains. I would go even further and blame the global bankers outright. After all, they are the only ones who really profit from war!!!! I further believe that the majority of both Greeks and Turks really didn't want things to get so bad, but the minority war hawks seem to always get their way, don't they? But not if we as human beings band together to put aside the old hatred and embrace our humanness. While I will always insist that I saw that book with my own eyes, I will do my best to keep as calm as I can about the subject. I guess it pains me, as an artist myself, to see any artist cut down before their time. Furthermore, when I went railing on against the "murderous Turks", I should have been more specific in stating that I was only referring to the actual murderers and NOT Turks in general. I did not intend to inflict pain, but my pain got away from me when I wrote that entry. I last wrote as Nnnoetic, but I forgot the password to that account. --NN