[Azimaith]

Originally posted by sultan: Sir T, nobody is saying that. first, there was no evidence that capturing saddam would end all violence, nor has it, so put away the ridiculous hypotheticals. second, i dont think anyone disagrees that a picture was necessary. however, picking through him like a wild gorilla, looking for lice and such is disrespectful. yes, the medical care needs to be done, and checking for weapons and suicide capsules too. but those arent the pictures that need to be shown. give him a shower, give him some clean clothes, show the man with dignity. because whether he deserves it or not, we are better than that. or, at least, i thought we were. here's an article that says it well, and raises the legitimate questions about what it says about us.

I don't think he deserves it, hes not a president, hes a criminal. I bet if you lived in his country you would be pretty po'ed to see him with dignity too. Remember this is a huge PR war with the Iraqis, the majority did not like Saddam and so showing him looking respectable would not make them feel any better.