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There are a number of arguments in favor of Turkey's admission.

First of all, the Ottoman Empire-despite its negative sides- was traditionally one of the first examples of multiculturalism, because the Turks have lived there with various ethnic groups for centuries. If Turkey joins the EU, Europe will be a multicultural unit where Christians, Jews, Muslims and other religions could live together without serious conflicts. As the matter of fact, Europe is like this right now anyhow.

Secondly, if Turkey joins the European Union, it will bring us closer to the Asian continent. With Turkey joining, the EU would become a global player and could confront the USA with their own ideas on safety for example in the middle east. In addition to that, an EU membership would further push the reforms in Turkey. Otherwise, Turkey might orient itself more to the Arabic-Islamic world and cause a destabilization of the region. Things are simple: If West turns its backs on Turkey, then Turkey will have to look at the East.

The birth rate in Turkey is also decreasing comparing to the past years, therefore there isn't such fear as an over-immigration wave towards the European Countries.

Some people are arguing about that Turkey doesn't geographically belongs to European Continent, but to Asia.

So , can anyone explain to me, how Armenia which is located eastern than Turkey, belongs geographically to Europe then-all geography books of the recent years are telling that.

Finally, if Turkey is admitted to the European Union, this can help Europe to end racism itself (what is this irrational discrimination between East and West anyway? . Allowing such country entering into the EU-a country which is a highly percentage moslem country- would help proving that the EU is not a what they call it -> " a christian club".

There are many internal problems in Turkey, such as violations of the civil rights,or a weak economy, but can anyone show me where is for example-actually a REAL democracy located in any other country in the world right now.

Hiding behind the mask of a supposed privileged socialized society ,doesn't mean anything at all. We all know, that no more , no less, we are same hostages of our civilisation.

We don't have the right to forbid to the Turkish citizens, their equal right to go forward.

We should trust their intelligence and respect their rights to proceed,evolving.

Why shouldn't we open the doors to Turkey?

The question is: Do they really want us?

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