[NYC-L] NY Times Headline: NATO Expanding Kosovo Forces to CombatViolence

[Valon Xharra]

Although I agree that the article does not go into in-depth analysis of what 
actually instigated this Kosovo wide revolt, and maybe it is too early to do 
that in the immediate aftermath of what happened, we must boldly admit that 
Albanians in Kosovo have revealed their darker side in the past days. 
Burning of the churches, expelling of the innocent Serbs, the burning of 
their homes and violent attacks against KFOR forces have made me feel less 
than proud to be an Albanian these last few days.

Having experienced and directly observed the violence committed against 
Albanians before the war and than the "patriotic" revenge against many Serb 
civilians after the NATO arrival, I've come to realize that you cannot take 
sides in explaining, condoning or supporting violence.

I apologize if I sound patronizing.

Take care,

Valon Xharra


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>I just came across the following article ("NATO Expanding Kosovo Forces to 
>Combat Violence") at:
>
>http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/19/international/europe/19KOSO.html?th
>
>and was upset to see such blatant bias and twisting of the truth.
>
>Perhaps each individual should contact the editor at nytimes.com and point 
>to their mistakes in the article.
>
>Now, I'm not saying that there is no crime committed by the ethnic 
>Albanians in Kosova. There definitely is but no way near the extent of 
>which the article claims.
>
>The problem with the article is that it gives an impression that
>Albanians are the primary problem to all this violence; it does not state 
>the Albanian side of the situation.  It is no way near accurate in 
>portraying the opinions of both sides of the story.
>
>
>
>If you intent to write individually to nytimes editors please be polite and 
>calm.
>
>I would prefer if some US based organization drafted a sample response 
>letter that can be sent to nytimes. Further, each individual can also send 
>the letter to letters at nytimes.com or fax to (212)556-3622 to let them know 
>that the public is not satisfied with their level of professional 
>journalism.
>
>
>
>You may also send your letter to:
>
>Letters to the Editor
>The New York Times
>229 West 43rd Street
>New York, NY 10036
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Aferdita Hakaj
>
>www.asacuny.com
>
>P.S. Please forward this to anyone you can!
>
>
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