How does one define justice?
Does justice mean an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth?
Does it mean giving everyone equal treatment under the law?
If justice means retribution, then the leaders of Saddam's regime could never really have justice meted out on them. Nothing can make up for all the torture and murder.
If it means fair treatment under the law, then they deserve the dignity of a fair trial. All procedures should be followed. Schedules should be set and kept in accordance with the norms of the society.
The surprise executions of Barzan al-Tikriti (whose head become separated from his body in the hanging), and Awad al-Bandar are problematic, because they bring into question the fair application of law. Even if all rules were followed, it was done in such a way that is more likely to incite distrust of the new government than trust.
Iraq did not have a choice in its regime change. However, they need to live with what results from it. Those in power in Iraq have a responsibilty to act in good faith and to show themselves to be better than Saddam's people.
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