It saddens me that the verdict of a hidden tribunal, stating acts put into place after America's invasion, with a verdict given two days before American congressional elections can be supported at all. Even if Saddam is an evil man, we cannot and should not accept the verdict of a court with so many doubts cast over it.

As for permanent incarceration, America has managed to keep very many people 'permanently' incarcerated, even if it violates their human rights. In many cases this incarceration occurs in 'secret' prisions. I am sure they would be capable of the same for Saddam.

I think South Africa is a wonderful example here. PW Botha a force of the apartheid regieme who refused to appear at the Truth and Reconcilliation council once it was done with was still able to live out his life in South Africa. This is the spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness that Iraq needs. Not a forced execution in the light of a country divided.