ANC-NY Welcomed WNET Decision Not to Broadcast Panel Discussion Featuring Armenian Genocide DeniersMarch 3, 2006 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of New York (ANC-NY) on March 1 welcomed WNET's decision not to broadcast a panel discussion featuring two known deniers of the Armenian Genocide. WNET's decision, widely reported by the Associated Press and local media outlets, followed a February 25th press conference in front of WNET's offices by Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) calling attention to the profound moral issues involved in providing genocide deniers with a national television audience. The ANC-NY took part in the press conference along with Armenian American leaders from throughout the New York metropolitan area. "First and foremost, we want to thank Congressman Anthony Weiner for demonstrating such pro-active leadership in joining with Armenian Americans in front of WNET this past Saturday to call attention to this important issue," said Tony Vartanian, Chairman of ANC-NY. "We also applaud WNET's decision to uphold their excellent editorial standards by not airing a panel discussion that would have delivered a major television audience for the patently false and hateful version of history being peddled by deniers of the Armenian Genocide," said Vartanian. "Andrew Goldberg's documentary on the Armenian Genocide is an historically sound work that can clearly stand on its own. WNET was correct not to tarnish either this piece or its own reputation broadcasting this ill-advised and deeply flawed panel discussion. "In a statement issued immediately after the WNET decision, Rep. Weiner noted, "I am pleased that WNET has now cancelled plans to follow their historically accurate program with a panel discussion including some who deny that the genocide took place. They clearly understand that featuring these voices would have been like following a program about geography with a panel including an 'expert' who argued the earth was flat." Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |