Britain Wants Saddam Trial in Iraq, Will Accept Death Penalty

[DeepModem Mom]

UPDATE: There was speculation earlier today that there would be a Bush/Blair rift over Saddam's trial and the death penalty. Late reports disprove that speculation.

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewForeignBureaus.asp?Page=%5CForeignBureaus%5Carchive%5C200312%5CFOR20031215f.html

Britain has joined calls for Saddam Hussein to be tried in a court in Iraq, with Prime Minister Tony Blair hailing a "time of great opportunity" in the country.

"Where his rule meant terror and division and brutality, let his capture bring about unity, reconciliation and peace between all the people in Iraq," Blair said.

"The shadow of Saddam is finally lifted from the Iraqi people. We give thanks for that, but let this be more than a cause simply for rejoicing. Let it be a moment to reach out and to reconcile," Blair said.

British officials say they won't stand in the way of the former dictator's execution, if that is the punishment meted out by an Iraqi tribunal.

[ThreeCatNight]

1. Mark my words....

They execute him....instant martyr! And you think they hate us now...Just wait.