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bossradio93 · 10-25-2005, 09:43 AM

20 fined for using letters W and Q

Tuesday, October 25, 2005; Posted: 8:05 a.m. EDT (12:05 GMT)

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) -- A Turkish court has fined 20 people for using the letters Q and W on placards at a Kurdish new year celebration, under a law that bans use of characters not in the Turkish alphabet, rights campaigners said.

The court in the southeastern city of Siirt fined each of the 20 people 100 new lira ($75.53) for holding up the placards, written in Kurdish, at the event last year. The letters Q and W do not exist in the Turkish alphabet.

Under pressure from the European Union, Turkey has improved language and human rights for its Kurdish minority, but the EU says implementation has been patchy and loopholes remain.

The 1928 Law on the Adoption and Application of Turkish Letters changed the Turkish alphabet from the Arabic script to a modified Latin script and required all signs, advertising, newspapers and official documents to only use Turkish letters.

More than 30,000 people have been killed, most of them Kurds, since the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels began an armed campaign for Kurdish self-rule in the mainly Kurdish southeast of Turkey.

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Kay Scarpetta · 10-25-2005, 11:40 AM

Wow. Kinda makes you glad that we live in America...

dlemond · 10-25-2005, 12:26 PM

I hear that Elmer Fudd has been sentenced to death.

He had posted a sign to lure in a certain bunny stating,

"Wascally Wabbits Welcome"

His appeal is still pending.

Fudd Disturbed by Verdict
(courtroom artist drawing)

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-25-2005, 10:52 PM

wtf kind of law is that?

Ireneparalegal · 10-25-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

wtf kind of law is that?

that's no law...that's called DISGRACE...and thank God I was born here in America...next time anyone thinks how screwed up our country is, just remember stupid things like this

10-25-2005, 09:43 AM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	20 fined for using letters W and Q 20 fined for using letters W and Q Tuesday, October 25, 2005; Posted: 8:05 a.m. EDT (12:05 GMT) DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) -- A Turkish court has fined 20 people for using the letters Q and W on placards at a Kurdish new year celebration, under a law that bans use of characters not in the Turkish alphabet, rights campaigners said. The court in the southeastern city of Siirt fined each of the 20 people 100 new lira ($75.53) for holding up the placards, written in Kurdish, at the event last year. The letters Q and W do not exist in the Turkish alphabet. Under pressure from the European Union, Turkey has improved language and human rights for its Kurdish minority, but the EU says implementation has been patchy and loopholes remain. The 1928 Law on the Adoption and Application of Turkish Letters changed the Turkish alphabet from the Arabic script to a modified Latin script and required all signs, advertising, newspapers and official documents to only use Turkish letters. More than 30,000 people have been killed, most of them Kurds, since the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels began an armed campaign for Kurdish self-rule in the mainly Kurdish southeast of Turkey. Copyright ©2005 Reuters. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. CNN.com-October 25, 2005
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10-25-2005, 12:26 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I hear that Elmer Fudd has been sentenced to death. He had posted a sign to lure in a certain bunny stating, "Wascally Wabbits Welcome" His appeal is still pending. Fudd Disturbed by Verdict (courtroom artist drawing) Attached Images
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