So much for western democracy and free speech!

* You can say what you like as long as it's what the establishment wants to hear!

* You can vote on a motion as long as you say yes but if we think you'll say no, then we won't bother getting a vote!

* We are acting on the courage of our convictions, despite your protests, because we are right.

Anyone got the distinct impression that there isn't any democracy in UK or USA either!!!!!

Debate and opposing views aren't support for Saddam - they are democracy at work. It is not unpatriotic to hold an opposing view - it is the exercising of a RIGHT to hold an opposing view.