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Saddam Hussein Sentenced to Death

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the right-before-the-election-even dept.

indraneil writes "Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to death along with his half brother. Three Baath party officials charged with Hussein in the killings of 148 Shiite civilians have been sentenced to 15 years in prison, while a fourth has been cleared. He is to be hanged inside 30 days from now. Saddam Hussein has been given 10 days to appeal against the decision. His lawyer has warned to a bloodbath if the sentence is carried out."

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  1. In related news... by packetmon · · Score: 0, Troll

    President Bush signed a measure promising to bring home all American troops of the execution of Saddam is carried out before Election day, Army commanders say sorry to Rumsfeld, and media halt from association the GOP with NAMBLA. "Americans are now safer. Saddam will be justiced, our strong will on newkellur wehpinsh is showing in Korea. And our party is the party of God. This Tuesday, vote republican or Saddam's ghost will return." stated Bush at a NAMBLA convention...

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  2. Um, Slashdot? by katre · · Score: 0, Troll

    Unless they're using an overclocked Athlon to electrocute him, I don't see how this is a Slashdot topic. I've got half a dozen better-informed blogs for my politics and law, thanks.

  3. Re:But it's not justice by OeLeWaPpErKe · · Score: 0, Troll

    A muslim dictator should be tried in a civil court sponsored by wahhabist muslims ? You're kidding, right ? Dear god I hope you're kidding.

    Perhaps you just didn't know that. Look up wahhabism while you're at it (hint : they sponsor terrorism as a state policy)

  4. Payback is a bitch by Adult+film+producer · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's about time some of the perpetrators of 911 have been tried and convicted.. Saddam got his, now we will get the others that attacked our nation!

  5. Re:And? by ncc74656 · · Score: 0, Troll
    Too bad this gets posted while Slashdot moderation is broken.

    When has Slashdot moderation not been broken?

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