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November 5, 2006

Justice for Saddam

Topics: Iraq, Terrorism

saddam_hang.jpgFor his part in the massacre at Dujail:

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein was sentenced to hang by a U.S.-sponsored Iraqi court which found him guilty on Sunday of crimes against humanity.

The ousted president, visibly shaken, shouted out "Allahu Akbar!" (God is Greatest) and "Long live the nation!."

The death penalty in Iraq has to be carried out by hanging, according to the country's new constitution. However, Saddam has said he would rather face a firing squad.

Anyone surprised? We're not.

More here. Others blogging: HotAir, StoptheACLU

Posted by tim at November 5, 2006 4:19 AM



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