Just had an interesting conversation with a non-Muslim from Iran.

I asked a few pointed questions and received blunt answers.

Who is worse, Sunnis or Shiites?

They are both bad for different reasons!

What is the problem with the Kurds?

Everyone was given a homeland after World War II except them because they were Nomads.

Why don't they give them a homeland?

They wouldn't be able to survive. They would be surrounded by Arabs and Iranians and maybe Turks.

Are they happy now that they are part of a coalition government in Iraq?

Yes, until the U.S. leaves Iraq.

What happens when the U.S. leaves Iraq?

The fight begins again.

What will bring peace to the region?

A dictator like Saddam who will control the rebel factions.

Who are the major factions who continue to fight?

The Arabs and the Iranians.

Will there ever be peace in that region?

That is doubtful.

Then why should the U.S. leave?

Because they will not solve anything. There will be no democracy because there are too many uneducated people and too many people just trying to survive. The coalition government will continue to exist only until the U.S. leaves. When the U.S. leaves, Iraq will be plunged into a civil war.

My questions to mudcatters:

It seems to me that the U.S. is now obliged to stay even if they are unwanted. Yes or no? Please give your reasons.