Interesting to see that Saddam Hussein is only being charged for the murder of 143 villagers of Dujail, despite having a charge sheet the length of a barge pole. Could this be an attempt by the west to distance themselves from their involvement in his crimes against humanity? Absolutely. I'm sure everyone on this site knows the history of the west's involvement, but it was sickening to see the plaudits being heaped on Mrs Thatcher as she celebrated her 80th birthday the other week.
On another note, the violations of trial procedure that seem to be dogging the whole process is another nail in the coffin of the idea of 'western civilization.' Even the Nuremberg defendants got a fair trial.
Now don't get me wrong. Saddam deserves what he gets for what he did, and justice for Saddam should not hide the issue of justice for the victims of Saddam, but I personally believe that those who supplied Saddam with the means to carry out these crimes should also be held accountable. Can't see it happening though. Would be interested to hear what other people think of this issue.
On another note, the violations of trial procedure that seem to be dogging the whole process is another nail in the coffin of the idea of 'western civilization.' Even the Nuremberg defendants got a fair trial.
Now don't get me wrong. Saddam deserves what he gets for what he did, and justice for Saddam should not hide the issue of justice for the victims of Saddam, but I personally believe that those who supplied Saddam with the means to carry out these crimes should also be held accountable. Can't see it happening though. Would be interested to hear what other people think of this issue.
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