Why is it so violent? (Iraq)

Submitted by Harrak (Canada), Oct 26, 2006 at 18:41

Islamically: Because they killed Imam Husayn

Historically: Because of injustices done by Western backed Arabo-Sunnite minoritiy to the Shiites and Kurds over the years created hatred and panic..

Geopolitically: Because it is getting devided to spheres of influence mainly between Iran and USA. The formation of these spheres of influence is not yet complete. Violence often carries messages from one pole to the other and once they (Iran-USA) agree to share the bed in Iraq, violence will end.

Economically: Oil.

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