opinion about Greece

I am in the middle between Greece and Spain, in Italy. We are not hearing much about Greece recently and were it not for a niece who is working there, I would not be aware of what is happening. Corruptionis at the bottom not only of your problems but those which we have here too. Surely it is time to get rid of all of the old-school poiticians, aspecially seeing the appalling results that they have caused, and let younger people take over? The situation could hardly get any worse than it is now

Funny, you asked, because my husband and I just recently talked about Greece and Rome. It's sad to note that a once superpower country is now struggling with their economy. But, I always love stories of Greek mythology.

I'm from the UK, and unaware I have to say of Greece's contemporary political and/or economic situation, but then I'm not a great consumer of the news. But I think it's fair to say that many perhaps most Britons would be similar to me in this respect. Greece of course played an incalculable role in the evolution of Western culture and civilisation, and when I think of Greece, that fact is foremost for me. There are quite a lot of British people of Greek and Greek Cypriot extraction in the UK, and as far as I know, they are quite content here. There are a good few famous Britons of Greek Cypriot extraction, including the singer and songwriter George Michael; musician Mick Karn, formerly of legendary '80s band Japan; and the artist Tracey Emin.

I visited Greece when I was fourteen years old. I found it very picturesque and interesting. It was amazing to see the acropolis in Athens. Greece has a fascinating history. I know it is a beautiful place with friendly people. The language looks hard to learn. I heard on the news about the economic problems that Greece has. I hope that tourism will bring lots of money for it this summer. The tourist season will begin in May and end in October. It is a shame there is a worthless leader and the poor are getting poorer. Good luck to Greece this year and next year.

To be honest I think your government stinks. They cheated and fooled and are corrupt. Now they let the rest of Europe, I should say the countries who once were rich(er) pay and worser bleed for it. I am realistic enough to say that our government stinks as well. Since they knew you live in a corrupt country, your government cheated and the only thing they wanted to do is to brag about one big European family. Thing is there is not one Europe. Europe only exist according to Americans. The countries in Europe are way too different to be one. Different in the way they work, believe, live. I don't blame the Greek I do blame the governments they are responsible for this economic crises. We, the people with low income have to pay for you now (and for the other bankrupt countries in Europe). The rich ones will walk out like always. The EU "government" in Brussel is one of the worst things that could have happen to Europe.

The problems that your country is facing is not unique. I think it happens to almost all the countries in this world albeit with different degrees. Those are common problems arisen from human weaknesses. We Malaysians just had a big demonstration in every parts of the country yesterday to protest the unclean tactics the government used in general elections. Corruption is a serious issue here. Bribery, kickback and cronyism are also facts of life here. But the people now is more conscious. They are better informed probably with the popularity of internet. So we are having movements to try to rectify those unfair practices before they drab our country down too deep. It is a matter of will power. If the population wants it, it can be done. Corruption can be exterminated. I like Greece. I like the historical buildings. It is my dream that one day I will have the chance to visit the Acropolis Hill to see the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. I hope the sites are being protected well as I read that damages to the buildings have been found as a result of the tourists having free and easy access to them without guidance.