If Iraq became the next state would you agree to them voting in government elections?
914344
If they were a state then they would be citizens with the constitutional right to vote.  My opinion wouldn't matter.
1171016
LOL  That would totally give them their just desserts.  They are so eager to convert the Iraqi government to a "democratic" one, why not let them live over there and run it?  It's so funny how they want to promote our kind of "democracy", when they don't practice it themselves (i.e., voter fraud, unilateral decisions, illegal wiretapping, etc.).  This was such a hilarious/good question.  Thanks for the laughs.
164453
Sure! If they vote and want to become their own country, let them!
262358
Oh Well, this is a tough one. \n\nAlthough I would like to believe that the current Iraqi situation could sustain itself, I must be realistic in my assesment of the situation. I believe that Iraq will fall apart due to the collapse and absence of a powerful cental government. Saddam was tough, but he held the country together. I think we're gonna end up having to deal with THREE NEW Iraqi states (Northern Kurds, Central Sunnis and Southern Shiites) and I just don't like the sound of that, why deal with three when we there was only one?\n\nBesides, the Shiites in the South will most likely control the larger sum of Iraq's Oil cause that's where it's concentrated. \n\nI still believe, contrary to popular belief, that Saddam could have been dealt with differently, either through micro surgery, or through hard-core diplomacy until he crumbled on his own, this all out invasion is just costing us ridiculous ammounts of money and rubbing our global reputation in the dirt. \n\nThe world is changing, we're loosing favour with hundreds of millions of people, and I just don't want that for my country, a country that I love.
149728
No. This whole "democratic" Iraq issue is an exercise in futility. You are absolutely correct about how true democracy must be homegrown and spring up from within a nation and the hearts of its people. It cannot be imposed upon them from outside. They will resist, at all costs, they will resist.\n\nYou would have thought we'd have learned our lessons in Vietnam. Ho Chi Min originally wanted to make Vietnam a western-style democracy, basing its constitution on our own. He spent several years in the late 1950s in Paris trying to get western governments (including the US) to support him in this quest. He was rebuffed and ignored.\n\nAll he (and most Vietnamese) wanted was to throw off the chains of colonial rule (French, at the time) and be a free and independent nation. When the West balked, he turned to the East and ultimately embraced communism, alas. The Viet Cong sent the French packing and you-know-who stepped into the breach. You also know the rest of that sad story... \n\nWell, the circumstances are somewhat different (no threat of communism in Iraq, but plenty of even worse threats) but the end result will be the same. We will ultimately bring our soldiers home (and God knows they deserve to come home from that living hell) and Iraq, like Vietnam before it, will be left in utter chaos. \n\nHad we supported the uprisings against Saddam Hussein, which occurred naturally, even spontaneously, after the first Gulf War, NONE of this would be happening now. That swine would have been deposed and a representative government would have taken power (the Iraqis, particularly the Kurds, are an intelligent and capable people). It may not have been exactly what the US wanted, and oil contracts might not have been quite as sweet for Exxon-Mobil and the rest, but this insane nightmare of an endless bloodbath would not be continuing as it is now.\n\nI'll stop now. Except to say that I really do hate bush and his arrogant advisers for dragging us into this no-win situation. \n\n*sigh*\n\nNo wonder everyone hates us so much....
623756
we they can start by getting saddam out of power, well wait, we did that for them. then they can start by forming an independent goverment, no wait we did that too. well, i supose they need to form a top notch military power. oh hell we did that for them too. well i supose they can keep following our guidance, and learning to take control of their own country, and everything should be fine!!!
53241
Here we go, rualive84 =)\n\nParty affiliation: I vote the person, not the party.  Registered as an undecided.\n\nIn my humble opinion, I find that it is unfair for anyone to judge what they, themselves haven't done.  I would never want to be President.  I would never want to be exposed to sensitive information and have to make educated, long lasting decisions that place many person's lives at risk.  I will say this, however, today people certainly have ample reason to be pessimistic about Iraq, but they also need to understand the long-term positive consequences it could have on Middle Eastern reform. Although it's not possible to achieve consensus on whether we should have gone to war, there should be agreement about what's now at stake. \n\nUltimately, the United States' failure in Iraq is not good for anyone. It is not good for the Iraqi people. It doesn't help the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace. It won't help achieve better human rights in countries such as Saudi Arabia or Egypt. It won't stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons. And, of course, it won't give our troops the 'mission accomplished' homecoming they deserve.\n\nI have many friends in Iraq and they need support.  They don't all believe in the publicized reasons for going to war, but they are all better than we are because they follow the path of freedom and righteousness.  The Iraqi people deserve to be free.\n\n((As far as being judged by God.  Well, I don't really think that was your question, but I do know that it is not our right to speak for Him.  He will judge us all in His own way.))
921341
They are towards leaving Iraq.  They really don't have a plan right now.  They wanted to use scare tactics against Americans, so they get the vote.  As of now, I haven't heard any plans yet.
522806
well iheard somethinga bout them asking the u.s for money to pay for there government ppl so the u.s said they would if they become the 51st state....but i dunno for sure.
650719
No you have to get into politics and give George Bush all of the oil. You can just join the Iraqi military and take your chances over there. It's your country.
864085
I am sure they have but don't be surprised if the puppet government flips g.w. the finger like they did with the check points. Looks like the Iraqis have cut the strings and are siding with the militias.
18552
They have caused enough problems over there. If they want to continue getting killed and continue killing then they should stay. If they really are seeking democracy for Iraq (which is none of their business in the first place) then they should leave now and let the Iraqis govern themselves and set up a new constitution and start living a normal sovereign life like any country !
980190
.....is the same goint to happend in yours?\n\nWho are you direction this to? people living in Iraq, England, China, India, or any of the 200 other countries in the world.
801033
yes and no. Yes as in the way that they opften are members of paliament and therefore elected by popular vote. No, as it is the decision of government who gets which job.
593642
There is good article on the BBC website that gives two views on the future in Iraq.\n\nIt summarises both sides of the argument.
370666
It depends.  If the displaced residents of NO have established new permenant resisdence in the new state and have no plans in returning to NO, then the answer is "no."\nHowever, if they are temp residents in their new city/state have intentions in returning then "yes."  As long as we set a reasonable time frame for the displacement, kind of like absentee voting.
178595
I'm for staying in Iraq. If we leave, we'll send a message that we're not willing to fight for what we stand for. Also, the terrorists will migrate from the "jihad in Iraq" to "the jihad in America". \n\nWe owe it to Iraq to rebuild their government. After all, we wasted their last one.