Did Saddam Hussein get a fair and just sentence?
826091
how can the sentence be fair in a situation where the trial was a show trial staged by a puppet government? \nWhatever the rights and wrongs of his case, the trial and outcome can never be seen as fair and just.
481068
Umm...Saddam did some really bad things during his reign as ruler of Iraq. Whether Bush is a criminal or not will be determined by history.
726657
Certainly. It is divine justice that the innocent Shiaite Muslims who were massacred by the men of Saddam at his dictate will get solace and peace for the expiation that Saddam Hussein will at the end be hanged for the many crimes he has committed against humanity.
1119856
Only if he was a lawbreaker - it was considered the harshest sentence in the book. \n\nCheers!
730397
It is just the sentence. His case will automatically go on appeal, it could take a long, long time before the hanging
380783
Assuming that he is found innocent, and that he is released he wold not be simply placed back in the office of President of Iraq.\n\nIraq, though they seem to be dragging their feet, has a parlimentary style government in place.  That being said if Saddam wanted back in the club he would first have to get his party together, get them to win a majority of seats in the legislature, and then get himself named Prime Minister... all of that is unlikely... but possible... \n\n*assuming* that he makes it out of the trial as an innocent man.
757157
In what capacity should one order for the killing of somoene (Saddam in this case)???? because he killed some people ....by then doing this are we punishing them or correcting anything??/ (if anything we are making things worse)....LEt him rot in prison for the rest of his life.....u want the death penality 5 minutes he is dead....IS IT a punishment enough?????i do not think so relief really ...let him rot in prison am not for the death penalty........WE do not have the right to take life away even if we are trying to seek Justice NO
1046011
its all a big scam.But really now do you think Saddam has blue eyes?the phrase is "fair haired boy" meaning a favorite,. an up and coming leader.Saddam is a murderer\nDid you know that America installed dictators in certain countries just so that they could war with them and take over their country?\nI,for one do not like the deceit but if the people are not informed or just don't care there is nothing that can be done(other than revolt)
769333
when you say death penalty, i believe its hanging?\nI wonder how this one time leader would feel, if his head was severed in a market place, with crounds of jeering people, as i believe is the traditional arab way?\nWell, if its good enogh for princess's ?\n\nBut then.....didnt the us instigate all this, because he was a Barbarian, not to be trusted with long range chemical weaponry?.....but then theyve side stepped having to jail him for life themselves.....(even they wouldnt hang him, with the worlds media)...so they let someone else do it.
827902
yes......... it has little to do with us, believe it or not...\n\nhe was found guilty in an Iraqi court by Iraqi people and the law in Iraq is the death penalty for these sort of crimes.... its was his country, his rules... if he was tried in the UK, there is no way he could have had the death penalty
201345
No what he does is not right..he should be labled a criminal and should be thrown in jail. The pain and suffering caused by Bush, all the death brought on by all his lies is horrendous...He is a very evil man and should be on trial right now just like Saddam!!!
920052
I like your line of thinking but I don't know who your talking about.\nIf your talking about saddam... I'd like to see him suffer a little before his death.\nIf your talking about a child molester your death sentence will fit them justly.\nGruesome executions like that may act as a deterrent for criminals. Lord knows jail doesn't scare them any longer. The hardened criminals are fighting to get back behind bars in the U.S.
846183
I'm watching CNN, and he has been sentenced to death by hanging!\n\nIf Saddam is killed Iraq could decend into civil war. There is a appeals process, so it could be a while.\n\nI REPEAT HE HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO DEATH.
777586
Even though Saddam Hussein is a Monster. You cannot call him a Monster. Even Monsters have rights. He did have a right to a trial in a court. He lost and has the right to appeal. Don't call Saddam Hussein a Monster. Call him  a F#$king Son of #^&@1 and  a evil *^%#$%34!. And earn a proper voilation notice.
1012055
though there is no iota of doubt regarding Saddam suppressed and massacred shies, his trial has not been conducted in accordance with principles of natural justice as defense witnesses were beaten up lawyers died under mysterious circumstances. another thing is whether he be given death punishment or life imprisonment that is to be decided by the Iraqis only. the us has no role to play in awarding punishment to other heads of countries. if that is the case what sort of punishment is to be given to bush for the death of countless innocent Iraqis by invading that country with a false charge that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. in this regard we are to learn from the Nepalis  who dethroned their autocratic king without interference of external forces
956334
He was tried, found guilty, convicted and sentenced in an IRAQI court under IRAQI law!
274286
Well, I'm sure many of us do... after all, Saddam doesn't have the best reputation in the worldwide community of us "ordinary Joes".\n\nBut I, for one, am glad the soldier didn't pull the trigger.  Little doubt the thought crossed his mind for at least a microsecond, LOL!!  I'm not crazy about the man either.  But I am a huge fan of giving someone a fair trial, no matter how horrible the charges are against him.  That, after all, is a keystone of the American democracy.  Remember, England had an oppressive Court system that sat at the Palace of Westminster from 1487 to 1641 known as the Star Chamber.  Court sessions were held in secret, with no indictments, no right of appeal, no juries, and no witnesses. Evidence was presented in writing, and counsel was mandatory.  Even after the abolishment of the Star Chamber, the British subjects were still subjects to religious persecution, excessive taxes and unfair court systems with harsh punishments.  It was these kinds of oppressive conditions that led to the founding of the United States.  These colonials had grown tired of the oppression and sought to create a new land with a new and fair government, free of the tyranny of the King.  A new republic was born through war and struggle, a republic where freedom and a democratic ("of the people") society could live.  If we are there in Iraq to promote democracy, then we need to show examples.  \n\nThat soldier made the lesson crystal-clear by allowing Saddam's fate to be decided in a court, not a spider hole.