The Greek approach to tragedy
Helena Smith in Athens explores why the Greeks seem to have little sympathy for post-attack America
Helena Smith in Athens
Guardian Unlimited
Tuesday September 25, 2001
In the birthplace of democracy, the right to demonstrate is viewed as a hallowed tradition. In the wake of the assault on America, the Greeks have been living up to that time-honoured practice with outbursts of anti-Americanism by protestors who chant that Uncle Sam had it coming.
Last week, around 30,000 Athenian football fans attending a Uefa match against Scotland jeered throughout the minu…
