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To: zonder who wrote (437)	12/8/2002 11:37:52 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15987

Hard-core Islamists (not the current "Muslim Democrat" variety) came to power once before. They could not change anything. I believe this is primarily due to the Turkish military as the self-appointed guarantor of democracy in the nation (in exchange for a certain amount of privilege for themselves).. The manner in which the Turkish military, a authoritarian organization, acts in order to prevent any other radical or militant faction from turning the nation into a dictactorship/theocracy, is rather fascinating... It will be when Islamic militants infiltrate the ranks of this military, as occurred in Egypt, that we'll see troubles. Hawk

To: zonder who wrote (437)	12/8/2002 11:52:51 AM
From: epsteinbd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 15987

Isn't it strange that you are the only one around SI to find my posts strange ? Especially when Muslims and naked flesh are concerned... I do respect those in Turkey who tolerate miniskirts and bikinis, and great respect for those that fought for this basic human right, yes basic; but I though I sensed a violent push backwards from the "tchador gangs" on the last elections; and have that strange feeling that the election was political; not that I mind, nor, again, that I find her beauty anywhere above average...