Since the crisis began, I’ve heard many Greeks and
Greek-Americans talk about the notion of ‘saving’ Greece. At every turn,
whether it is on Greek Television or in conversations amongst friends, we are bombarded
with this idealistic campaign for “national unity” during these difficult times
in order to help prevent economic collapse. In the Diaspora, they talk of investing in the
motherland, raising aid for those in need, and boosting tourism. However, just what is it, exactly, that we
are supposed to be saving?
