They have pretty much had their own government for quite a long time now as evidenced by the link below. The do say however, that they want to do everything possible to stay united. They have been through hell and if you would read some of the information in this dang brochure, maybe it will enlighten you to how they view things. If the Kurds form or keep their present government, you can just about kiss everything goodbye! I have copied and am posting again......the Kurds are an integral pa