Letter to the New Hampshire Legislature

by Jim Zafiropoulos

March 17, 2003

To the Governor of the State of New Hampshire, The Honorable Craig Benson, Senators and Members of the House of Representatives of the State of New Hampshire.

Regarding, the state of New Hampshire general assembly resolution LSR 1169.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

How does it feel to have the New Hampshire legislature misused by a Greek-American lobby group?

I am writing regarding the misleading resolution, LSR1169, which purports to recognize that the ancient Macedonians were Hellenes.

This is a racist resolution proposed by Sen. Ted Gatsas and Sen. Lou D' Allesandro. I am sure New Hampshire legislators will have nothing to do with it.

Such racist propaganda from the so-called Pan Macedonian Association, who is the real perpetrator behind this whole thing, is nothing unusual. It is obvious this racist group dislikes Macedonians yet they have the gall to call themselves the "Pan-Macedonian" Association." This is very hypocritical.

The good people of New Hampshire elected you to serve them, not to promote Greek propaganda from thousands of miles away and thousand of years ago. Please do not sign something you don't understand.

The issue as to whether Macedonians were Hellenes belongs with Historians. It is not an issue to be addressed by politicians who are more concerned with lobbyists and voters than historical accuracy.

Greeks should be more concerned with their dismal human rights record rather than their ridiculous claim to racial purity.

This misleading resolution, recognizing that the ancient Macedonians were Hellenes, is nothing more than "My Big Fat Greek Lie" and must be rejected.

Thank you,

Jim Zafiropoulos

Cc:
Speaker of the House: Gene Chandller
Senator Theodor Gatsas
Senator Lou D'Allesandro

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