[makikomi]

I'm of mixed opinion here. Saddam inflicted untold misery on his own countrymen and people in other ountries too. There are still factions in the country that continue to fight, and will do so regardless of whether he is executed or now.

Execution would give closure to the whole matter and removes grounds for terrorist action to free him. However, imprisonment would mean that he would be punished more - he would actually receive a long drawn-out punishment for his crimes.

I think whatever punishment is given, the myth of Saddam Hussain "the great leader" needs to be destroyed so that it can be shown without any question that Saddam was a sadistic, ruthless, homicidal tyrant.