Order in the Court

Saddam's trial is turning into an absolute circus. We're now on the third judge. Saddam stormed out of the proceedings, along with several of his co-defendants. The defense lawyers stormed out as well, while the judge told them that if they left the Court, they would not be allowed to return. I guess that means the rest of the trial will go forward without a defense team.

Even the trial of the "Chicago Seven" wasn't this crazy.

Somehow, I don't think the final verdict in this case is going to look as though it came about in an orderly, fair and balanced proceeding. It may not be a kangaroo court, but it might be likened to a gathering of howler monkeys.