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2003-12-30 Iraq

Saddam Has Legal Options for His Defense

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Posted by Steve White 2003-12-30 3:01:09 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I predict that Saddam will be tried in Iraq, by Iraqis, and will be a rather brief and simple affair compared to our own elaborate, fussy rituals.

His crimes against the Iraqi people will be enumerated; he will be confronted by surviving victims and relatives of those he killed, and offered a chance to apologize for his wrongdoing; then he will be taken out and shot.

Simple, straightforward, effective, and in his particular case, not the least bit unjust.

Posted by Dave D. 2003-12-30 6:01:19 AM|| 2003-12-30 6:01:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Hanged. At the gates of Baghdad.

And left to rot.

Posted by mojo 2003-12-30 11:15:16 AM|| 2003-12-30 11:15:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Douglass Cassel, director of the Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern University School of Law..

Uh, Dougie? Any prior comments on the lack of human rights shown by Sammy, Uday, Qusay, and their merry band of thugs? Didn't think so....so STFU

Posted by Frank G 2003-12-30 11:23:01 AM|| 2003-12-30 11:23:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 In Saddamâs case, he could claim Western countries including the United States willingly sold him weaponry and chemicals, and turned a blind eye to the consequences.

Uhhhh, yeah. Civilian-use helicopters appropriated for military use really gives the U.S a black eye? I don't think so.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2003-12-30 12:13:00 PM|| 2003-12-30 12:13:00 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 I like the idea of hanging him from those crossed swords on the military parade grounds. Can you picture his lifeless body way up there? Let the Iraqis take pot shots at his body.

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2003-12-30 1:09:23 PM|| 2003-12-30 1:09:23 PM|| Front Page Top

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