That Starry Eyed Idealism

Recent news of terrorist bombings in Turkey, has fed the instinct of good Europeans everywhere toward community spirit.

On the verge of opening EU accession talks, Turkey is facing growing violence from Kurdish separatists and growing opposition from within Europe, potentially jeopardizing Ankara's bid to join the bloc.

The existing resistance I can understand, but to push Turkey further away because of recent terrorist attacks seems bizarre. What happened to ideals? Why the Turk’s still wish to join this happy sharing family is a mystery to me.