"By welcoming Turkey we will demonstrate that Western and Islamic cultures can thrive together as partners in the modern world - the alternative is too terrible to contemplate" - Jack Straw, Foreign Secretary.
Is Jack Straw implying that if Turkey does not join the European Union, there is a threat of more Islamic extremism throughout Europe? The recent London terrorist bombings were apparently linked to British involvement in Iraq rather than a reaction to anti-Muslim feeling in the UK.
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Its a very absolutist position he is taking - either nations join in formalised union together or civilisation will rip itself apart.
I suppose its a natural extension of logic for those that believe the line that the EU is the reason for peace in Europe. Its also a great way to remove any arguments against Turkey joining (for which their are many) - just say its all in the name of peace.
John, that's a good point.
Jack Straw implies that a gun is being held to the head of the European Union.
I'm all for embracing Turkey - let's embrace Chicken and Duck too. They've all got as much relevence to world peace.
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