[lit-ideas] Re: Hitchens' Hypothetical Iraq War

  • From: Eric <eyost1132@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 13:56:42 -0500

Omar: If Saddam and his sons were able to transport WMDs or
> nuclear material out of Iraq, why did not they
> transport themselves out of Iraq ? Why did they stay
> waiting to be killed in country villas or captured in
> villages ?


Because they knew they would be killed by their enemies as soon as they were away from their power base. If you recall, Saddam was offered the chance to seek asylum or exile. It's like asking why Al Capone didn't give up the mob and start a barbershop in Sacramento.

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