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December 07, 2005
Saddam Refuses To Appear At Own Trial
At least he had sound legal reasons for doing so:
On Tuesday, Hussein threatened not to return to court after five witnesses testified about brutalities they experienced during a government crackdown 23 years ago.
At the end of the nine-hour court session, Hussein complained that he and his seven co-defendants were tired and had been deprived of opportunities to shower, have a change of clothes, exercise or go for a smoke.
"I will not be in a court without justice. Go to hell, all you agents of America," Hussein told the court.
Give the bastard an OrbiTreck and a carton of Marlboros. Smoke 'em up, Johnny. The gallows await.