MAN SELLS CAR TO PAY ‘DENIAL’ FINE
By Murat Kaban, Cihan News Agency, Kars

Zaman Online, Turkey
May 17 2006

An unusual protest against the “Armenian Genocide” law facing the
French parliament came from Turkish eastern city of Kars.

Erkan Birdal, head of a foundation which provides support to those
“murdered by Armenian guerillas” in the 1st World War, went on a
hunger strike.

Birdal said he will risk imprisonment and the 45,000 euro fine proposed
by France to those who deny the “Armenian genocide”; and consequently,
he sold his car to pay the fine.

In an art exhibition organized about the Armenian genocide opposite
the governor’s office, Birdal covered his car with slogans criticizing
France and mounted a Turkish flag on the car.

With over 500 signatures collected on the first day of his campaign,
Bridal also claimed he will go on a hunger strike in Paris and Belgium
if the genocide bill is approved.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress