On 24/01/2013 00:41, Caroline Tully wrote:

The largest drug cartel in mexico is called "The Knight's Templar",
and does have many traits of the secret society !

mogg
> Well, this is an unfortunate use of "Golden Dawn"... It could get confusing.
> Sasha Chaitow, you're in Greece, what it this in Greek?
>
> ~Caroline.
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> ALERTS: Tourists of Color Warned Away From Greece
>
> From
> <http://www.care2.com/causes/tourists-of-color-warned-away-from-greece.html#
> ixzz2IoVPAczb>:
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> Tourists of Color Warned Away From Greece
>      by s.e. smith
>      January 20, 2013, 4:00 pm
>
> Greece has been a popular destination for tourists over the centuries,
> thanks to the nation's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Yet, the
> past few years in this European country have been marked by escalating
> tension and human rights violations as Greece struggles with debt, austerity
> measures and civil unrest. The nation once famous for its vases and
> philosophers has entered the news more frequently for rioting, strikes and
> human rights abuses committed against immigrants.
>
> As a major entry point into the European Union, Greece is a hotspot for
> immigration, and the nation has become increasingly hostile to visitors. The
> government's camps and holding facilities have become concerns for human
> rights advocacy groups, while vigilantes patrol Greek cities and ports
> looking for people whom they think don't belong. This has led to beatings
> and other abuses committed, not just against undocumented visitors, but
> against people who are in Greece entirely legally, including tourists.
>
> Racism in government policy has been compounded by the rise of Golden Dawn,
> a notoriously anti-immigrant group. Golden Dawn has particularly close ties
> with the Greek police, who are entitled by law to stop people and demand
> identification. In recent months, numerous tourists have been stopped and
> illegally held solely because of their skin color, including Black and
> Korean visitors. Tourists, visiting professors, businesspeople and other
> legitimate guests of the nation have been held despite having passports and
> other proof that they are in the country legally.
>
> This is understandably raising concerns among many travelers of color, who
> have warned each other through their own informational networks that
> visiting Greece may be dangerous and other destinations should be
> considered. They aren't the only ones, though. The U.S. State Department's
> travel advisory for Greece includes a statement buried far down the page
> that should be ringing alarm bells:
>
> "There has been a rise in unprovoked harassment and violent attacks against
> persons who, because of their complexion, are perceived to be foreign
> migrants. U.S. citizens most at risk are those of African, Asian, Hispanic,
> or Middle Eastern descent. Travelers are urged to exercise caution,
> especially in the immediate vicinity of Omonia Square from sunset to
> sunrise. Travelers should avoid Exarchia Square and its immediate vicinity
> at all times. The U.S. Embassy has confirmed reports of U.S.
> African-American citizens detained by police authorities conducting sweeps
> for illegal immigrants in Athens."
>
> Effectively, Athens has become a Sundown Town, one where being nonwhite
> after dark is extremely dangerous, and some neighborhoods are too unsafe to
> venture into at all. This is chilling news, and will undoubtedly give many
> people currently planning their vacations room for pause, if the nation's
> human rights violations weren't already cause for concern.
>
> It also raises the question of whether external pressure may finally force
> reforms in Greece and a turn away from increasingly violent, xenophobic
> policies. Greece relies heavily on revenue from tourists, business
> conferences and other events involving travelers, and if people start
> boycotting the country for their safety or out of solidarity with other
> travelers, Greece's hand may be forced. Its racist anti-immigrant policies
> could crumble under scrutiny from outsiders, and Golden Dawn's popularity
> might wane in a nation where people see the full ramifications of the
> group's policy advocacy.
>