Thesis: If Iraq had a centralized government, it would enable elections to be fair, just, and safe to all candidates so they can campaign and let the citizens of Iraq choose their leaders

link to article:  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/world/middleeast/27diyala.html?scp=1&sq=divisions%20threaten%20fair%20elections%20in%20iraqi%20province&st=cse