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

Sat Mar 20 16:47:15 EST 2004

Dear Aferdita and Ylli.

Ylli, you accuse me of having forgotten our tragic past, of not having done 
enough research and not having visited the place to know how people are 
treated. Let me just reply briefly.

First, I cannot forget what had happened in Kosova because throughout the 
war I was there, on the field, seeing things not through the lens of foreign 
media but with my own eyes.

Second, I cannot forget what has happened because whenever I go back I visit 
the place in Gjakova where the old and nice and warm house of my family used 
to be. There are a few ruined walls that are left as a reminder of that 
beautiful house.

Third, I cannot forget what happened because I often to visit the mother of 
my friend who has been abducted on April 19, 1999 and since that day is 
still officially “missing.”

The language that you use is so reminiscent of the language of the Serb 
propaganda during the 1990’s. I remember how they called us criminals, 
backward people, Muslim savages. I recall how they described our schools as 
the places where Albanians learn how to slaughter and rape women. You use 
the same language and I am sorry to be reminded of those times by your 
email.

Aferdita,
I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY.
The Albanian that I know and I am proud of is the peaceful Albanian that has 
gone through the gates of hell and managed to get back on his feet. The 
Albanian that I am proud of is the Albanian that has been continuously 
exposed to violence to know all to well that such violence can only make one 
despicable and miserable. This is why I felt that what had happened in the 
last few days did not fit the identity of the Albanian that I so proudly 
carry with me.

Take care,

Valoni

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>Mr. Xharra I do not understand who you are trying to blame. On thing is 
>important to know. &#147;What Serbs are capable of doing, no individual 
>with a human hart can.&#148; If you don&#146;t know, go and do some 
>research. I know that for some individuals, what happened five years ago 
>has been forgotten. But those who&#146;ve been through that will never 
>forget. It is embarrassing to blame Albanians for burning some bullshit 
>churches that persuade and teach criminals how to kill babies and how to 
>rape women. And it is more embarrassing to support &#147;so called&#148; 
>minorities who have their hands full of blood and stay there only for 
>trouble. I think, we should blame UN for not keeping its promises, but not 
>those individuals that have become sick and tired without seeing the light. 
>If you haven&#146;t been to Kosova lately, go and see how Albanians are 
>treated? I assure you don&#146;t want that kind of life.
>
>Best
>Ylli.
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> >
> > 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!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Do you Yahoo!?
> > >Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time.
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