US ambassador in Turkey kicks Erdo-Khans ass saying its not agood idea detaining academics for free speach.

US ambassador in Turkey kicks Erdo-Khans ass saying its not agood idea detaining academics for free speach.

Ankaras mayor says Ambassador Brass should go home.
Here is Brass's statement:

"We are seeing reports of academics
being investigated and subjected to penalties for expressing their opinions
about the conflict in the southeast. While we may not agree with the
opinions expressed by those academics, we are nevertheless concerned about this
pressure having a chilling effect on legitimate political discourse across
Turkish society regarding the sources of and solutions to the ongoing
violence. In democratic societies it is imperative that citizens have the
opportunity to express their views, even controversial or unpopular ones.

Expressions of concern about
violence do not equal support for terrorism. Criticism of government does
not equal treason. Turkish democracy is strong enough and resilient
enough to embrace free expression of uncomfortable ideas. "