... or: 'Social reality' in Turkey
1.
- You say you have been gang raped by bureaucrats, men of law, politicians and an 80-year-old retired general?!
- Yes.
- What’s your age?
- 13.
- So you should go home and tell your parents.
- ?
- They can file a complaint if they wish.
- But it’s me who …
- You are too young to differentiate what is rape and what is love.
- But …
- Your family will know how to restore your family’s honour. Farewell.
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2.
- So you say, the day before yesterday you have been gang raped by bureaucrats, men of law, politicians and an 80-year-old retired general?!
- Yes.
- What’s your age?
- The day before yesterday?
- Yes.
- 13.
- So you should go home and tell your parents. They can file a complaint if they wish.
- But, why can’t I …
- You are too young to differentiate what is rape and what is love.
- But I am married.
- With 13?!
- No, yesterday was my birthday. And my wedding.
- Well, but that was yesterday. You were still 13 when …
- My husband got 500 dollars f …
- He was not your husband the day before yesterday, hm?
- No. … eh …Yes.
- You are obviously slightly confused. Go home, tell your parents and your husband, and they will know how to restore your family's honour. Good night and good luck.
Irreal?
Well, read this, and then go on talking.
