Comments on: Kurdistan: The Other Iraq

Bob Simon On How The Kurds Are Reshaping Northeastern Iraq

[jarxmanrx]

This is the untold story of success that needs to be repeated over and over. I feel reasonably certain that the anti-war/Bush liberals will try to squelch this story. It is up to CBS to rrepeat the 60 minutes story over and over until all concerned Americans know there is a chance for success.

[machrf]

If this article is true then we have a very good potential for a true ally in the middle east. (As long as we dont f'it up.) If we can stay out of their internal affairs and be nuetral it sounds like they are truly trying to pave the way for a democratic society over there. To heck with the other countries that dont want them to become their own nation.

What is the fear in the sorrounding countries? Why dont they want a seperate country? Will the Kurds want to over throw one or more of the countries that have a large population of Kurds? I doubt it. Can the Kurdish government guarantee that will not happen so they can forge ahead with their own country? It is only right we support and give them that chance.

The only other thing I can think of is that the Kurds be given a large role in the Iraqi government to ensure their survival. Also, to insure their insight and leadership if this article is true.

[standlee5]

Finally, this is the story I've been waiting for.