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alika · 15 March 2016, 08:01 PM

"For those who do not know Turkey, or who distance themselves from these attacks, maybe this will open your eyes.

The bombing this evening occurred in the one of the most crowded parts of the centre of town, next to many bus stops with people waiting to go home, arriving for a night out, and sitting in the park relaxing and drinking tea.

Is is the equivalent of a bomb going off outside Debenhams on the Drapery in Northampton, or on New street in Birmingham, or Piccadilly Circus in London.

Can you imagine being there? Can you imagine the place you walk past every day, the bus stops you use, the roads you cross being obliterated.

Can you imagine the victims? The teenagers catching the bus to go home, the grandparents walking into town, the people waiting for a taxi after a long day laughing and socialising in the sun.

Now imagine they were english, and this attack was in England. If these people were instead the people you see every day on your way to work, people just like you and I, normal, happy people. Families, policemen, students, artists, couples. Your friends maybe. These people are no different. They just happen to be Turkish.

Contrary to what many people think, Turkey is not the Middle East. Ankara is not a war zone, it is a normal modern bustling city, just like any other European capital, and Kizilay is the absolute heart, the centre.

It is very easy to look at terror attacks that happen in London, in New York, in Paris and feel pain and sadness for those victims, so why is it not the same for Ankara? Is it because you just don't realise that Ankara is no different from any of these cities? Is it because you think that Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, like Syria, like Iraq, like countries that are in a state of civil war, so therefore it must be the same and because you don't care about those ones, then why should you care about Turkey? If you don't believe that these attacks in Ankara affect you, or you can't feel the same pain you felt during the Paris or London attacks, then maybe you should stop to think why, why is it that you feel like that. Turkey is an amazing country with truly wonderful people. I have never felt more welcome, more happy, more safe than I do here.

Ankara is my home, it has been for the last 18 months, and it will continue to be my home.

You were Charlie, you were Paris. Will you be Ankara?"

Written by James Taylor, not me.

cdmorenot · 15 March 2016, 08:24 PM

Total sympathy for the innocent victims and to all the peaceful residents of the city and the country.

Everything else I have to say in relation to this I'll keep to myself because I would break every forum rule ever imposed.

Stay safe my friend.

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superdog · 15 March 2016, 09:36 PM

I am praying for Ankara. And the world.

Be safe.

Gaijin · 15 March 2016, 09:44 PM

Ali. Poignant.

Peace and love to you and all in Ankara.

nick c · 15 March 2016, 10:22 PM

Be alert and stay safe

alika · 15 March 2016, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

I am praying for Ankara. And the world.

Be safe.

Praying for the World must come before Ankara, Paris, Beirut, etc.
I hope these dark days and the people who are responsible for these events will perish.
Peace.

VaRobot · 15 March 2016, 10:27 PM

Prayers Sent!

GB-man · 15 March 2016, 11:07 PM

As much as I loathe the tone of the statement, there is some truth in it. Many outside people become numb to violence in the region they see on tv everyday.

GoingPlaces · 15 March 2016, 11:14 PM

Sorry to hear all this. Pray for the world, pray for peace.

77T · 16 March 2016, 03:56 AM

The city/country that suffers from violence whether by terrorists or armed conflict has always been high on my/our list for empathy and support.
Dark days indeed until we see the light of justice for the victims and removal of the pain inflicted upon them.

TheRolexKingofLV · 16 March 2016, 04:22 AM

My families thoughts and prayers are with you, and your city.

GerardoG · 16 March 2016, 04:40 AM

Thoughts and prayers for Ankara

rr-nyc · 16 March 2016, 05:12 AM

Very good insight. I've been to Turkey many times and it's an amazing country with fabulous people. My thoughts are with Ankara and Turkey. Western media, specifically American media, does a horrible job selecting which news is news worthy.

ref1655 · 16 March 2016, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

As much as I loathe the tone of the statement, there is some truth in it. Many outside people become numb to violence in the region they see on tv everyday.

how true...and the same would apply to inner city violence in America.

alika · 16 March 2016, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Very good insight. I've been to Turkey many times and it's an amazing country with fabulous people. My thoughts are with Ankara and Turkey. Western media, specifically American media, does a horrible job selecting which news is news worthy.

Not just in America but in every part of the world media is not doing a proper job.
In this news the author mentioned the entry I posted, written by James Taylor.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...b065e2e3d6f8b2

alika · 16 March 2016, 07:25 AM

Anyway, I don't want to keep this topic up to date, since it's about violence, bombing and terror.
I just wanted to share my feelings with you guys. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. After all we are all human beings.

dddl · 16 March 2016, 07:47 AM

Thoughts and prayers to you, Ankara and the world ... Peace.

HL65 · 16 March 2016, 09:25 AM

Prayers and Peace for Ankara and everywhere where ugly violence exists.

Matt C · 16 March 2016, 09:53 AM

Thoughts and prayer to the victims and their families, this is a horrible tragedy.

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15 March 2016, 08:01 PM	#1
alika "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: ali Location: istanbul Watch: 116500 Posts: 674	Pray for Ankara "For those who do not know Turkey, or who distance themselves from these attacks, maybe this will open your eyes. The bombing this evening occurred in the one of the most crowded parts of the centre of town, next to many bus stops with people waiting to go home, arriving for a night out, and sitting in the park relaxing and drinking tea. Is is the equivalent of a bomb going off outside Debenhams on the Drapery in Northampton, or on New street in Birmingham, or Piccadilly Circus in London. Can you imagine being there? Can you imagine the place you walk past every day, the bus stops you use, the roads you cross being obliterated. Can you imagine the victims? The teenagers catching the bus to go home, the grandparents walking into town, the people waiting for a taxi after a long day laughing and socialising in the sun. Now imagine they were english, and this attack was in England. If these people were instead the people you see every day on your way to work, people just like you and I, normal, happy people. Families, policemen, students, artists, couples. Your friends maybe. These people are no different. They just happen to be Turkish. Contrary to what many people think, Turkey is not the Middle East. Ankara is not a war zone, it is a normal modern bustling city, just like any other European capital, and Kizilay is the absolute heart, the centre. It is very easy to look at terror attacks that happen in London, in New York, in Paris and feel pain and sadness for those victims, so why is it not the same for Ankara? Is it because you just don't realise that Ankara is no different from any of these cities? Is it because you think that Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, like Syria, like Iraq, like countries that are in a state of civil war, so therefore it must be the same and because you don't care about those ones, then why should you care about Turkey? If you don't believe that these attacks in Ankara affect you, or you can't feel the same pain you felt during the Paris or London attacks, then maybe you should stop to think why, why is it that you feel like that. Turkey is an amazing country with truly wonderful people. I have never felt more welcome, more happy, more safe than I do here. Ankara is my home, it has been for the last 18 months, and it will continue to be my home. You were Charlie, you were Paris. Will you be Ankara?" Written by James Taylor, not me.

15 March 2016, 08:24 PM	#2
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,700	Total sympathy for the innocent victims and to all the peaceful residents of the city and the country. Everything else I have to say in relation to this I'll keep to myself because I would break every forum rule ever imposed. Stay safe my friend. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

15 March 2016, 09:36 PM	#3
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I am praying for Ankara. And the world. Be safe. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

16 March 2016, 03:56 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	The city/country that suffers from violence whether by terrorists or armed conflict has always been high on my/our list for empathy and support. Dark days indeed until we see the light of justice for the victims and removal of the pain inflicted upon them. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 March 2016, 04:22 AM	#11
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15 March 2016, 09:44 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Ali. Poignant. Peace and love to you and all in Ankara.

15 March 2016, 10:22 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Be alert and stay safe

15 March 2016, 10:27 PM	#7
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15 March 2016, 11:07 PM	#8
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	As much as I loathe the tone of the statement, there is some truth in it. Many outside people become numb to violence in the region they see on tv everyday.

15 March 2016, 11:14 PM	#9
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Sorry to hear all this. Pray for the world, pray for peace.

16 March 2016, 04:40 AM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thoughts and prayers for Ankara

16 March 2016, 05:12 AM	#13
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Very good insight. I've been to Turkey many times and it's an amazing country with fabulous people. My thoughts are with Ankara and Turkey. Western media, specifically American media, does a horrible job selecting which news is news worthy.

16 March 2016, 07:25 AM	#16
alika "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: ali Location: istanbul Watch: 116500 Posts: 674	Anyway, I don't want to keep this topic up to date, since it's about violence, bombing and terror. I just wanted to share my feelings with you guys. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. After all we are all human beings.

16 March 2016, 07:47 AM	#17
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	Thoughts and prayers to you, Ankara and the world ... Peace.

16 March 2016, 09:25 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Prayers and Peace for Ankara and everywhere where ugly violence exists. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 March 2016, 09:53 AM	#19
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Thoughts and prayer to the victims and their families, this is a horrible tragedy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

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