"Turkey in EU is start of fraternal links to Islam
By Anthony Staines
Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00
From Dr Anthony Staines.
Sir, Valery Giscard d'Estaing opposes the admission of Turkey to the European Union ('A better European bridge to Turkey', November 25), apparently on the grounds that Turkey lacks cultural roots in ancient Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the contribution of rational and scientific thought. This shows a surprising ignorance of both European and Turkish history."
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