The sentence fits the crime, particularly under Islamic law.

Saddam as a martyr? Either execution or imprisonment works equally well for those who want him to be a symbol.

Rot in a dark hole? Never see the light of day? Isn't that torture? Or are these just euphemisms for confinement with meals, exercise, health care and the occasional interview by 60 minutes (whoever) to look into the mind of evil? Evil of course using the soapbox for his own reasons.

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