Turkey, who already has the Middle-East's most sturdy democracy, is becoming more democratic by the referendum process. The referendum mode they are using to gain legitimacy in their new constitutional amendments is in favor with 58%. Some of Turkey's new changes, are barring trials of civilians in military courts, protecting the privacy of personal data, allow citizens to appeal cases, and guarantee new rights for women, children, elderly, and disabled. Turkey is ready to have elected officials and constitutional court judges, like the state-centric U.S.. The EU has no reason to deny Turkey's membership, they are constitutionally ready to be a part of the EU.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/17/opinion/17fri3.html?_r=1&ref=referendums
Michelle Watkins
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