The Silent Cradle of Thorns

The Predatory Night

Rousseau stated that the state’s primary duty is to ensure the security of its members. But when the borders become revolving doors for hundreds of thousands of undocumented men—many coming from cultures where women are viewed as invisible objects—the social contract is not just ignored; it is shredded. In the last few years, the "Uninvited Guest" has transformed the quiet streets of our cities into a landscape of fear. We see it in the viral videos: groups of men filming Turkish women in public, following them through dark alleys, and sharing these "trophies" on digital platforms like they are hunting in a lawless forest.

The betrayal is felt most by the young student walking home from a library at 9 PM. She isn't just watching out for "local" shadows anymore; she is facing a new, aggressive demographic that has no stake in the peace of this land. We have seen news reports of Afghan and other undocumented groups involved in the most heinous crimes—from the brutal assault of young girls to the unfathomable violation of animals. This is the ultimate "Eraser of Innocence." They take the safety of our streets, they take the tax money meant for our schools, and in return, they give us a culture of harassment. While the Turkish citizen is bound by the law, these ghosts of the border move through the system with impunity, often disappearing before justice can find them. We are forced to pay for the "hospitality" of those who repay us with the destruction of our collective peace.