Global Muse

I can only guess that being called a Turk when one is an Armenian is as heinous as being called Ethiopian, when one is Aretrean. Apparently being called a Turk when one is Lebanese despite how much Turkish blood one actually has, is as despicable as being called German if one is a Polish Jew. And seemingly deplorable to name a Palestinian, Israeli and a Honduran, Salvadoran a Serb, a Croat. My experience was in disrespect of another sort color, class and sexuality outdissed religion and nationality my "now" kids historical reality Accustomed and acquainted with the American way of being hated I was less than prepared - hadn't fathomed these babes would dare to thwart me into a time when "get your dawg paws off me" OR "you f@^*!%$ faggot" seems a minor offense to the deafening words from a child of Lebanon to another of Armenia - ...and vice versa... !Turk!