Why do some people not want Turkey to enter the EU because it is Muslim?
461476
Turkey first applied to join the European Community, the pre-cursor of the European Union, in April, 1987.  In 1999, Turkey was recognized as a candidate for EU membership and formal accession negotiations began in October of last year.  The question of Turkish membership is at the heart of most  Turkey’s chances of entering the EU any time soon went way down in June with the failure of the two referenda about ratifying the EU constitution in the Netherlands and France, partly on issues of worry about enlargement and Europe becoming too broad and not deep enough. Certainly, Turkey is a secular state, but it’s a secular state with a very large Muslim population and the fact that France and other European countries are struggling with their own internal immigrant and Muslim populations means that Turkey’s chances to enter the EU have declined.\n\nI see Turkey with full European Union membership as an economic and political asset rather than liability. The EU should have taken in Turkey in years ago and its beneficial impact to the union could have also affected the growth of entire world economies.
1010929
Turkey has been occupied by the Turks since about 1200 AD. The Turks were fearsome warriors who also conquered southern Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, Tunis, Libya and Algeria. Their empire, The Ottoman Empire, lasted until the end of WW1, when it fell apart. The British and the French occupied most of its territories. Turkey itself went through a revolution inspired by the army, and Ataturk established Turkey as a modern country with a modern, secular constitution.\nTurkey has always been a Muslim country. However, the state is adamantly secular, which creates great tension in Turkish society. Turkey has significant problems with certain minorities such as the Kurds, and the Greeks and Turks hate each other.\nTurkey is very mountainous and scenic. Turks are quite open to Americans and travel there is safe and inexpensive. Just don't violate the drug laws!
785562
There could be many reasons though I can only think of one: \n\nWe are all getting a bit uptight about Islam. Everybody including politicians are condemning Islam. Therefore, Muslims over the world are a bit..... how should I say..... frustrated......??? They see anything like this against them. A few years back, I should have also thought like this. (that ransacking muslim graves is racist and anti-religious)
854412
I don't think so but..I don't want to become a member of the EU, as a Turk.\n\nWe're fed up with the lies..\n\nAnd I don't want east too..They are so religious.\n\nTurkey isn't a Europen country but it isn't a eastern country..We have our own culture and life style. And we are happy for this (or I'm happy for this).
824474
The Turks are a great people!  In spite of all this is an Islamic country that has their heads on. The have never paid heed to what other Islamic countries expect them to do they are in control and act like leaders.  They have a great foword thinking government and economy.  The people are friendly and if you want to see Ancient Greek ruins go there not greece!   I am not a follower of Islam But I believe Allah has Blessed the Turks!
653373
because some people (not all) want to spread hate about Islam. you know they have a goal in their heads.\ngood links:\n\nwww.askmuslim.com\n\nhttp://www.beconvinced.com/en/main.php
622508
They're going to join the European Union soon, aren't they?  All I really know is that half of Turkey seems to be in Germany these days ... and that the British are busy buying property all along a very pretty coastline ... there!  That's my knowledge of present day Turkey ... :)
701987
Europeans are not interested in that other wise it would have happened a long time back.I think the mood in Turkey is also changing now.{THEY DO NOT WANT TO JOIN EU}
427795
because muslim people DO NOT beleive in diversity in any way,they beleive that islam is the right religion and they put laws that protect that..for instance if u are a muslim and change into christianity or any other religion u simply are eligible to get killed .\nother minorities are constantly harassed,threatened and discriminated at .\nalso because muslims beleive in islamic states (countries ruled by islam shariia"laws" and occupied by muslim people)\nand to hell with human rights!
982496
Because there are more muslims in Europe, because European politicians, police and justice system are weak, spinless entities.  Because europeans would rather them live in segregated societies, than have them live next door.  But mainly because the muslims know they can get away with it easily, because all they have to do is raise a rukus and the spinless government and gunless police, and gutless judical system pee their collective pants and cower in the corner because they don't want to hurt anyones feelings.  Churchill is spinning in his grave.  Suck as* fu*kin govt.
471964
Because they want to invade the world ... \njust look at France , Malaysia , Indonesia ....\nIn the immigration to Eu continue like that : in 300 years EU will be a Muslim place and women will be dressed there as Chinese Ninja...\nIn Algeria an average family got about 10 childrens : 8 of them move to France and EU .. The same situation in Turkey (moving to Germany .)
616280
Turkey should stay independent if she can. We don't want North Europeans rushing into our country and retire here using the public services for free. We don't want the alcoholics, drug addicts, religious fundamentalists, and racists creating anarchy on our streets. Europeans have to prove themselves they'll not walk half naked on the streets, girls won't become mothers at 12 years old, and we need to make sure they know their father's name, single mothers should not be allowed through customs. \n\nMediterraneans are always welcome. Northern Europeans should stay in the boring North... Brrrr....\n\nNO TO EU!
165700
The first answerer talks about Turkey as a market : that's there anyway, whether Turkey's in or out.\nHis second point is the tired old one about Turkey being a gateway to the East, as if this were something desirable for Europe.  Turkey's admission would certainly be desirable, but not for Europe : for Turkey and all the many millions of Turks, who extend all the way to and into China.  It would open the door to Europe for them.  Does anyone think that Turkey, as a member of Europe, would feel stronger loyalty to Europe than to her racial brothers and fellow Muslims?  They'd flood into Europe and accelerate the process, already well under way, of Islamic domination there.
791923
Like all immigrant or race or ethnic groups, muslims bring something to the party which enhances life for everyone within the UK.\n\nOne rotten apple does not spoil the cider! As a successful European multicultural society, our diversity is our economic strength, as is the case in the good ol' USA (a land built by immigrants).  \n\nUnfortunately the lack of tolerance and understanding between ALL different communities has allowed a situation where the muslim population is seen as the 'scapegoats'.\n\n2nd and 3rd generation muslims (who are effectively British) feel as if they no longer have a voice within contemporary British society. This situation lends itself to feeding the radical element of Islam which corrupts the muslim youth of the UK.\n\nTo answer your question, the UK authorities are well aware of the undesirable individuals within the British muslim community and will only deport/imprison those involved in what we call in Britain, 'Treason' (still punishable by death in UK).\n\nOur espionage is second to none, and the political landscape of our country may change from time to time but certain traits of British life remain the same. We have seen it all before, many times. Deportation of Muslims is not necessary!
171804
Its not in Turkey's hands to join EU or not. Turkey is fighting to join EU for so long but I don't know what EU is thinking.
1031965
Islam does not belong in Europe
747707
Turkey is a secular country with a Muslim population, and during the conversion Turks have adapted further into European ways, leaving behind their old Arabic culture. Joining the EU may be a step too far. European values, where becoming increasingly common are detaching Turkey from its past. Focus on the moral and religious differences between the east and west. Also bear in mind the changes Turkey has already had to make to be considered for EU status. Execution has been outlawed after centuries and human rights issues have had to be readdressed. Basically their government are now bowing to a higher power, and what government would like that?