“Chemical Ali” Sentenced to Death

Saddam Hussein’s cousin, “Chemical Ali”, has been sentenced to death in Iraq - again - along with another Baath party official. Here is the story:

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/12/ap_chemicalali_120208/

Although, as I have posted before, I have issues with how the death penalty is administered in the United States, I can’t object to the death sentences faced by “Chemical Ali” and others who perpetrated numerous atrocities in Iraq. Call me a hypocrite, I’m ok with that. Bon voyage “Chemical Ali”…

Other death penalty posts:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2006/11/saddam-hussein-sentenced-to-die-i-have.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/11/first-military-execution-since-1961.html

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer

Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC

http://www.militaryadvocate.com

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