From: Ad 

George Sherwood wrote:
> Phil Payne wrote:
>> I cannot get my mind around the USA's hatred for Saddam Hussein.  I just
>> cannot understand what he was doing that could in ANY way be considered even
>> moderately unpleasant.  He tried out the USA's poison gas and was revolted
>> by the results.  He was vehemently anti-terrorism and even had Abu Nidal
>> killed when he wouldn't leave.
>
> How about the Iraqi's own hatred for Saddam?  In case you missed it,
> they put him on the end of a short rope and the majority cheered.  This
> just doesn't match with your "enlightened" Iraq under Saddam.  How in
> the hell do you think he kept the peace?  By his great love for the
> Iraqi people and charm?  By allowing women the right to vote and divorce?
>
> George

Just out of interest...how is the US keeping the peace?

Adam

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