The liberal side of me (it's hidden , but there is one) tells me that this might be a horrible travesty of justice.
 
The conservative side of me, says not only that those killed deserved no better, but that the Iraqi Prime Minister is the ultimate example of taking personal responsibility if there's going to be a death penalty.
 
Iraqi PM executed six insurgents: witnesses
 
MAXINE MCKEW: Let's go straight to the allegations that Iyad Allawi executed as many as six suspected insurgents at a Baghdad police station at the end of June.The explosive claims in tomorrow's Sydney Morning Herald and Age newspapers allege that the prisoners were handcuffed and blindfolded, lined up against a courtyard wall and shot by the Iraqi Prime Minister.Dr Allawi is alleged to have told those around him that he wanted to send a clear message to the police on how to deal with insurgents.Two people allege they witnessed the killings and there are also claims the Iraqi Interior Minister was present as well as four American security men in civilian dress.