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No matter what we all think, the Kurds want their own state and will fight for it.
I was amazed at the amount of military equipment they have been aquiring/finding since the fall of Saddam. I think since they haven't been very well treated by anybody they are not going to be quick about grasping the hand of friendship especially the USA. I understand Turkeys fears, they are justified. But, the Kurds are ammassing the power they feel they need to support their aims. And why not their own independance. Isn't that part of spreading the freedom that this war is about. Given the right motives I am sure with time the Kurds will be allies against the fight against terrorism. They too have suffered greatly. Plus, the ones I have met seem genuine enough. Compared to other Arabs anyway. |
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Do the Kurds deserve or need a homeland of their own? Yes. They've been horribly mistreated by the Turks farther back in history, and by the Iraqi's more recently. They are a distinct ethnic group and really ought to have a homeland of their own.
Is it possible? Unlikely. Turkey, Iraq and Iran would all likely have to give up some of their own territory to allow "Kurdistan" to be born. None of those nations are willing to do so and all are very outspoken against any talk of a Kurdish homeland. Is it a good idea? Idealistically, yes its a lovely dream. Realisticly, its a terrible idea because of all the hostility it would create in the region. |
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Topic: No bets
I wouldn't put money on the outcome of this question either for or against.
The Kurds WILL be DAMNED either way they go. If they go along with the Iraqi proposals, they will have to give up some autonomy and compromise with the rest of the groups in Iraq. If they oppose any compromise and try to force a homeland on the region, they WILL cause an uprising they CAN NOT possibly win. The ONLY compromise which could be a win win for the Kurds, would be a compromise where they are allowed to have control over the portion of Iraq where their group is in the majority. It's either compromise or war - there are no other options. |
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Dear Member,
The answer is simple: WAR! Turkey would go to war even with the US in the area. That is why the US is not taking the Kurds up on building an huge airbase in that region. The US government fully understands that while they act as friends they are not. They are not our enemies either. They just want to use the US to get a Kurdish nation. And that nation would be used as a sancturary against Turkey and Iran both. And more important that nation would have no air or land links to the outside world. Jack E. Hammond |
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