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On the Vandalism of the Colorado State Capitol Genocide Memorial
We are heartbroken to inform you that the Colorado State Capitol Khachkar memorial to the Armenian Genocide and to the victims of all crimes against humanity has been vandalized with spray paint graffiti during the ongoing protests in downtown Denver.
Since the Khachkar commemorates the victims of all
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This attack is part of general, indiscriminate mob violence against everything. It happened because the khatchkar is on state house property. You can see that in the messages painted.
If something had been placed there by Azeris or the Talaat Pasha Society, the same thing would have happened.
Let’s not over-analyze it.
Well, can’t these people read????? Just read the plaque and you can see why this is erected. Just ignorance
Random violence and hatred. Do not let this unfortunate incident demean the overall important message of the cross. It is forgiveness, understanding and love. We will never forget the horror of the Genocide. Armenians stand with all Americans in eliminating hate, discrimination and racism in America. May God Bless us all.
Uh guys its likely becasue there was a cross there representing Christianity… BLM’s foundation and founders are self described Marxists…stop drinking the kool aid… you can support African Americans and justice without bowing down to BLM. No Christian would deface a cross. https://blexitfoundation.org/
Unfortunately there is a lot of ignorance around history and many are ignorant to our history. If we take a step back and examine our experiences we may discover that we have more in common than we think . This gives way to empathic understanding. While the genocide was a devastating moment in our Armenian history I would like to think that we can empathize with the sufferings of other cultures. Perhaps this is the light that shines through a dark moment in time. Most importantly, I agree with my previous posters….. in God we are all one and when we cannot forgive the Lord imparts his grace to us for us to forgive.
It’s interesting that my grandmother survived the Armenian genocide when the Turks sold her to African Arabs She had the brand marks across her chest. I would say Black Lives Matter owes my family
There is no excuse for this hatred, vandalism, and destruction. Least of all, ignorance. This is an insult to those who died and those who who suffered and survived The Genocide.