Then again, so long he is alive, there are those who'll kill in
order to try to free him.

The court is composed of Iraqis--- whether you regard the 'government'
as legitimate or not, the court is as legit as say, the World Court
in the Hague.

It is clear that he committed genocide.

What are we to do with people like that?

It seems to me that some people do things so heinous that they
give up their status as 'persons.' They align themselves with
such evil actions, that they abrogate the rules which normally
apply. Even, I'm afraid, from people like myself who generally
oppose the death penalty.

Add to that that such a penalty is very culturally apropos in
that part of the world--- and I'm afraid I have to say 'hang
the bastard, and do it soon.'