Saddam Hussein's Lasting Legacy.

For almost three decades Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist.History would not judge him fairly if it did not mention that during his reign there was none of this sectarian conflict that plagued the present day elected Iraqi regime.However, it must be said that his colourful reign did include a long protracted war with Iran and a brief disastrous invasion of Kuwait
Despite the absence of sectarian conflict therewas sporadic resistance to his rule and a few assasination attempts on his and his son's life.It wasi n Dujail, a predominantly Shias area where a failed attempt on his life took place and for which he was tried for he massacre of 148 men, and children.It was specifically for the killing of the 148 Shia men that Saddam went on trial charged for the crimes against humanity.And it was for this trial that he was found guilty and sentenced to hanged.
No matter what failings he had as a ruthless dictator, credit must be given to him for his ability to rule Iraq's diverse racial and religious origins that saw none of the present day sectarian conflict.This success alone put to shame what America with its superior arsenal of weapons could not accomplish what Saddam was able to do in three decades of his rule.If history was to judge Saddam fairly, it would be his ability to rule Iraq without the present day turmoil. That would be his lasting legacy.