Well said. Some very reputable historians have challenged the Armenian claims. The fact is there was a war and the Armenians, although within the Ottoman Empire, were fighting for for the other side. War is brutal and people inevitably kill each other. During the 1970s and 80s, the Armenians committed acts of terrorism against Turkish consular staff. For example, in 1982, the Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide assassinated the Turkish Consul-General in Sydney and his bodyguard. The same group also attempted to bomb the Turkish Consulate in Melbourne. Turkey has good relations with the US, Britain and Australia and is a member of NATO. These countries that form the 'coalition of the willing' have not recognised the Armenian 'genocide'. I believe the same applies to Israel. For anyone to use events that allegedly happened almost a century ago to perpetuate hatred is beyond belief. There was horrendous suffering and loss of lives on both sides. Countries such as Australia suffered heavy casualties fighting the Turks and the Japanese in two world wars but have made their peace with both. Expressing bigotry and hatred towards Turkey will do nothing to help the cause of the US and its allies in the Middle East.
Excellent analysis.
Why do the charges continue?
Well, Armenia was a "republic" in the USSR. The modern secular republic of Turkey was a staunch ally of the U.S. throughout the Cold War and a member of NATO. Turkey was an enemy of the USSR. In my mind 2 + 2 = 4, i.e., the screams of genocide were amplified by Soviet distortions.
An industry has evolved.
I am reminded of the "civil rights" industry here -- but it goes all the way back to 1619 (the first slave arrives, I believe).