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Offline kevin3

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« Reply #130 on: September 07, 2009, 08:42:00 AM »
Yes i've been burgled.Yes i've been the victim of crime.And yes it's upsetting.But I did'nt accuse everyone in the West Midlands.I did'nt try and starve the businessmen of the West Midlands into offering up someone,anyone,that I could take my revenge out on.At best you are talking daft,and by some you could be seen as would-be Colonial Rulers.You are suggesting that every Turkish person in Uzumlu has inside information on these crimes,but they are holding out because the victims are foreign.It's insulting.And Lanky,Cadianda was'nt built with the money from Brits with second homes in the village.Show a bit of respect to the locals,and their feelings,and they may show you some.



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« Reply #131 on: September 07, 2009, 12:06:11 PM »
Just who have I accused Kevin, please come on this forum and advise everyone, as you can easily see, I have made quite clear, it is the JANDARMA, that have said it is SOMEONE (no nationality involved) from this village. I have NEVER advocated boycotts of any business, merely repeated a local business mans words, in that if the burglaries continue, tourists will cease to visit, thus damaging THEIR businesses. As for talking daft, I and others have made suggestions to possibly resolve this problem (reward scheme and retired police views), you have suggested NOTHING, but negative comments to our ideas. If you do not agree with the Jandarma and this local business person, that is your perogative, but to suggest I am like a Colonial ruler, I merely think it is you, that needs your head examining. It is easy to come on a forum such as this and be negative. this ultimately leads to further negative remarks from both sides, which will not resolve this problem. As stated before, I would like to hear YOUR suggestions, to resolving this burglary situation, rather than being completely unsupportive of others ideas.
As an aside, I will in the next few days contact a number of insurance companies, which I would think would cover some of those burgled, to hear their views as to a possible resolution. Apart from beefing up our own security, you never know, they may suggest a reward scheme, God forbid!

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« Reply #132 on: September 07, 2009, 12:50:45 PM »
Kevin, i dont think i have ever said Cadianda was built with British money, but Uzumlu has certainly benefitted from us being here. By the way, i live here, this is not my second home. So i feel, as this is my home, that i am quite entitled to seek ways of protecting me and mine. I have several Turkish friends, and they all would like to see an end to this crime wave in the village, and welcome suggestions as how to go about it. We that live here dont have the luxury of a dedicated police force like you did in the West Midlands. Name calling is not constuctive, but to compare a crime in England to one here, bearing in mind the facilities of both, can only mean that talking daft is reaching epidemic levels.

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« Reply #133 on: September 10, 2009, 14:45:12 PM »
just came across this thread.very interesting !i didnt realise there was such a problem in uzumlu.its a shame it s a beautiful place.Scunner is so right lanky you cannot boycott local business...stupid!its not the butchers fault your house or anyone elses got burgled so he should not have to pay the price.i dont have a solution to this problem but its been said just be careful when letting people know when you will not be home.it happens everywhere and being a small village its maybe more highlighted.dont know how many properties have been visited by these people or how long its been going on but its a real shame ...its so tranquil up in uzumlu.Beautiful place.Hope you all get it sorted.

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« Reply #134 on: September 10, 2009, 17:19:41 PM »
Unfortunately its not a case of not being at home and the property left unattended,  they prefer to go in when people are there!!!

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« Reply #135 on: September 12, 2009, 13:26:12 PM »
Woodies, On page 11 you suggested that 'someone in the village' must know who is responsible for the burglaries and a reward may cough up a name/names.
You also said that local businesses will suffer as a consequence not using shops/staying in for meals/tourists not coming etc.
On page 14 you stated that it was a local business man who suggested a reward.
My question/comment is :- if it is local businesses who will/are suffering why don't THEY put up the reward?  After all, being a local Turk with knowledge they could get the reward and help their business ;)
Before you ask yes I have been burgled.  Sh*t happens whether here, UK or anywhere.
We suffer individually, they suffer collectively so why is it that the Yabanci should put up the money?
« Last Edit: September 12, 2009, 13:27:00 PM by peecee »

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« Reply #136 on: September 12, 2009, 14:14:35 PM »
quote:
Originally posted by peecee

We suffer individually, they suffer collectively so why is it that the Yabanci should put up the money?



I think it is that we are seen as a money tree with more wealth than locals & we will miss the money less than them.

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« Reply #137 on: September 12, 2009, 14:59:57 PM »
Peecee, you really do need to read the posts properly. On page 11 I stated that a property owner recently burgled, had suggested the reward scheme, never once a local businessman. The local businessman referred to, again stated, that "if the burglaries continue, they will ultimately damage his business,by tourists no longer wishing to come to Uzumlu". As to whether he and other businesses are prepared to propose a reward scheme, this is as yet to be seen. Perhaps the answer has been provided by Kevin.
Still awaiting answers from insurers, as to their suggestions.

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« Reply #138 on: September 12, 2009, 17:04:00 PM »
Apologies for misreading the posts Woodies but that doesn't answer the question.  Why are we expected to put up the money. Has there been any suggestion that ALL concerned contribute?

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« Reply #139 on: September 16, 2009, 22:32:43 PM »
There have been three more breakins in Uzumlu in the past few weeks, but the victims don't seem to want to tell people on the forum!  I believe the jandarma are aware and we now have police on bikes patrolling the village.  The breakins are still happening so please do not become complacent!




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