"One of the reasons for [Sadam to fear a war crimes trial] is that human rights groups and
others have made it clear that anyone accused of war crimes
should stand trial before an international tribunal. Amnesty
International recently made this demand. From Hussein's point of
view -- and he has seen the fate of Milosevic -- regardless of
what Saudi or Russian leaders may promise, he eventually could
wind up in The Hague and spend the rest of his life in prison. As
unattractive as exile in Khartoum or Tripoli might be for him,
the former prospect is even worse. We suspect that if there is
any gray area, Hussein will hold on. It is a fascinating paradox
that the very forces that are most vigorously opposing a war also
are those that would make a compromise settlement impossible,
since Hussein certainly will demand amnesty before he goes and it
is not clear who, if anyone, can provide him that blanket
amnesty."

Groups like Amnesty International are attempting to outlaw war by defining nearly every military action into a "war crime". How long until waring generals resort to "True war crimes" knowing full well that no matter how tightly they tie their hands behind their backs, that they will be accused of war crimes just the same. If your gonna call a general a child murderer then whats to stop him from becoming one?

Scott