Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Saddam Hussein



Saddam Hussein was president and dictator of Iraq from 1979-2003. He lead Iraq through a decade long war with Iran. In August 1990 he forced his country to invade Kuwait. George Bush led the U.S alliance in 1991 and forced Saddam Hussein and his forces out of Kuwait during the Gulf War. George W Bush( George Bush's son) lead an invasion with the U.S army and the British in 2002. Hussein disappeared in March 2003 but by December the U.S army found and captured him. Hussein was found hiding in a small pit on a farm near the town of Tikrit. With Hussein's actions in killing over 140 men in the town of Dujail, Saddam Hussein was put on trial in Iran. On November 5, 2006 he was convicted and given the death penalty. On December 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein was pronounced dead after being hung in Baghdad. Saddam Hussein had brought terrorism to a whole new level. He was probably one of the most hated leaders of our time. He caused a lot of unrest in society.
I think that the U.S army and British did a good thing by catching Saddam Hussein and putting him to execution. I use to believe that the U.S should not get involved in wars they don't need to be in. But after learning of Saddam Hussiens actions I support George W Bush for sending his forces and catching Saddam Hussein and stopping him from his bad actions.

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