It does not sound like Greek to me!

"Greeks and Greek-Americans in the U.S. Diaspora, like myself, have been watching the strikes, demonstrations and tragic deaths that have brought our country to a standstill with mixed emotions. The images of Athens burning, tear gas rising and riot police clashing with citizens sharply contrast with images of white sandy beaches, beautiful islands, historic landmarks and mouthwatering cuisine that usually come to mind. Despite feelings of shock, sadness and even anger, to those who know Greek public political culture in its entirety, it is not surprising to most that this day would eventually come. Greek citizens, immigrants and those with strong ties to the country, admit the role that societal norms, mainly tax evasion, nepotism, clientelism and bribery (all very persistent in Greek public political culture) are in part responsible for bringing the country to the brink of collapse. For the past decade, Greek citizens did not heed warning their culture of corruption and the shadow economy could not sustain the system"

The above is the first paragraph of an article "Citizen Culpability and the Crisis in Greece" by Kalliope Kokolis (whoever that might be) which you can read in full here

I am sharing this because it could, so easily be a sign of things to come in our country with our own "white sandy beaches, historic landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine".

Comments

  1. Greece is the current headlines; there were other countries before and there will be more in the future until the international community shuns those responsible for these tragedies and refuse asylum to them and their ill gotten loot.

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