mr khurram i think has lost his bearings. no doubt the way saddam was executed was a shame. but it does in no way absolve him from the innumerable crimes, homicides that his government committed. why should we stand up for him? a criminal of humanity. because he is a muslim? and praising politicians for standing by muslims, is only playing in their hands of vote bank politics. mr khurram should realise that. and so should the 17 crore muslims he is talking about. we are a secular nation and should treat everybody equally - on merit, on issues, in policy. and mr khurram you hopefully feel as much part of that coutry as i do! if not you are free to go to any muslim country you like. and god bless you.