Saturday, October 27, 2007

This idea is getting better and better. Looking at Kurdish culture and what they are fighting for. Kurds have recently been in the news over issues of PKK and Turkey. I'd like to add this issue into my paper. I've begun writing, exploring thoughts and seeing what my mind is capable of comprehending.
I've been watching the PKK and Turkey story closely because I am Kurdish. I'd like to make it clear that Turkey has no right to treat the Kurds they way they do. If any group of people were oppressed like the Turks oppress, they would have an active 'terrorist' group too. I am very hopeful that this issue is resolved without much more conflict. Iraq is already a mess, and to invade a part of the country with the most progress and calm would be a disaster. Business is booming up north and half of this is due to Turkish investors, so an invasion by them wouldn't be good for most.
In my paper I'd like to take a step back and see why they are fighting and why it hasn't been resolved since the PKK started 30 years ago. Turkey must be holding onto that chunk of land for some reason, and its not due to the love of it, I'm sure.

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