Remarkable commentary from İlber Ortaylı on public sector austerity
Speaking on the AKP's legislative proposal that envisions the euthanasia (killing) of stray animals, Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı stated, "No one will allow the slaughter of animals." Ortaylı also shared his assessments regarding public sector austerity measures.
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Historian İlber Ortaylı was a guest on journalist Candaş Tolga Işık's Kafa TV program on YouTube.
Ortaylı made assessments regarding current events during the program.
"THERE IS SUCH A PASSION FOR SPLENDOR IN TURKEY..."
Speaking about the public sector austerity measures announced by Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Ortaylı commented, "I never believe in such things. There is such a passion for splendor in the bureaucracy in Turkey; it is a disgrace."
"NO ONE WILL ALLOW THE SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS"
Regarding the AKP's legislative proposal, which has recently dominated Turkey's agenda and envisions the euthanasia (killing) of stray animals, Ortaylı said:
"No one will allow the slaughter of animals. They should not explain this matter through ideology. People from every segment of society are animal lovers."