The protests in Turkey have once again exposed certain opportunistic elements - radical groups, bigoted opposition and those who make money by manufacturing trouble.
The ruling party is still carrying out reforms, which are absolutely needed to shake off the brutal legacy of decades-old authoritarianism represented by the likes of CHP (by the way, they are Assad lovers).
Also, there is an intellectual elite so bigoted that it will overlook the wider interests for its selfish aims.
We also have some so-called democracies in Europe that are visceral haters of Turkey, but they try to hide their malice in high-sounding political slogans.
Protesters in Turkey seem bent on holding an endless festival of hooliganism, and they have defiled places with their subversive presence.
These are not peaceful activists with grievances. Otherwise, is there an avenue that is closed for debate and discussion in Turkey? It's a real parliamentary democracy.
Turkish intellectual scene has been vibrant for centuries -- before Kemalism and before AK Party. You have to be an ahmak to compare the situation in Turkey with what happens in most Arab countries.
It's no secret that there are many radical groups in Turkey and they are not interested in democracy or political debates. Just look at the havoc they are causing by burning, looting, attacking women, drinking beer in mosques.
Imagine the response of authorities if a mob had burned police cars in an Arab country or the USA!
All said and done, a subversive league shouldn't be able to dictate national policies through acts of arson.
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