I’d personally like to see Bill Gates, Pamuk and other respected leaders on all sides join such a panel that might be a worthy candidate for the next Nobel Peace Prize.

http://theinfidel.typepad.com/weblog/2007/01/the_turkisharme.html

We can argue about whether the rules of engagement and the right to
use the word ‘Genocide’ would apply to both parties.

However, as I posted about this on April 24 of last year, maybe we
should consider taking steps to further ensure this type of thing
doesn’t happen ever again, while we resolve how to bring the parties
together and not set them further apart, as might be the case for
some who benefit from continued hate:

http://www.talkturkey.us/2006/04/armenian_genoci.html

“No matter the origin, perpetrators, or excuse, it’s about time for
real debate and discussion by all relevant parties. It’s the
responsibility of both sides to resolve this issue once and for all.
All guilty parties should admit guilt so that the long process of
reconciliation and healing can then begin. History is full of unjust
occurrences, as well as enough holocausts. We can only learn from the
mistakes of the past as we play out the current chapter, and prepare
future generations to become admirers of our courage and unselfish
acts of global matrimony. Let’s not allow pride and prejudice get in
the way. Let’s eliminate all of the reasons for the continued hatred
that seems to serve the needs of a certain segment of the population
who delight in continued discord. Let’s beat them at their own game.”

Global Voices has another roundup of posts from the Armenian and Turkish blogosphere detailing discussion in the aftermath of Hrant Dink’s murder, and the massive funeral that took place in Istanbul attended by 100,000 people. In contrast, a mem…