[Merged] Execute Saddam Hussain

Originally Posted by andyl

Get some perspective please.

OK the holiday is a bit extreme

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by Bill C

And sent on a holiday on appeal
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They will find any reason they can to explain what he did. This will then give them the excuse to reduce the sentence on the grounds of what ever lame excuse they come up with.

Things like

He was abused as a child
he was affected by TV
he was taking drugs and not in control of his actions
he was poor and needed to keep up with the jones's

A excuse will be found to explain away what he did. Might not be now but history has a habit of changing to suit the political party of the day

I think it's safe to say that this is a trial that will not reduce any sentence that is passed down. Bearing in mind there is the potential for the death penalty, how do you reduce that? Just shoot him a little bit?

I personally believe that the best he can hope for is life imprisonment - taking into account that, while this is taking place under Iraqi law, there will also be pressure from various international bodies, so a fair trial will, hopefully, end with a fair outcome.

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by me283

Don't underestimate our legal system - they would certainly tag him as well

What has "our" legal system got to do with it? He's being tried in Baghdad, by Iraqi's no doubt guided by the USA, if you for one minute think that the yanks or the iraqi's will be lenient on him you're dreaming.

[me283]

Originally Posted by Bifta

What has "our" legal system got to do with it? He's being tried in Baghdad, by Iraqi's no doubt guided by the USA, if you for one minute think that the yanks or the iraqi's will be lenient on him you're dreaming.

Not suggesting you are targetting me, but did you read this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...3&postcount=71

[Graham]

Originally Posted by Salu

It's a good job that he isn't being tried here as he would probably end up getting get 6 points on his licence and a £90 fine.

Is that before or after someone locks him in his car and torches it...?

I bet he will try and get off on mental grounds.

I mean, anyone that pleads not guilty for what he has done / ordered / condoned / etc has to be a nutter.

(allegedly)