I thank Mr.Bidwai for the informative topic.I am more dissapointed with the attitude of our Government of the day as well as other parties.If we accept unequivocally that Saddam was friend of India, why our reaction is so muted ? Actually we have followed double standard.An upright and noncompromising principle is accepted and regarded not the surrender policy we are following.Saddam perished but Head high above the neck,defying the invadors and enemy to his nation till last.This has made him commanding respect from many and given him martyrdom. I once again convey my Gratitude to Praful Bidwai for the write up. Dr.S.Mohanty,Bhubaneswar,Orissa