http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/29/saddam.trial/index.html
I recently read this article on the Hussein Trial from CNN.com, saying that Hussein walked out of the trial. If we have been searching for this guy, and we finally have him under our control, why is he running our court system? Why are we just letting him walked out of the court room. Hussein was quoted saying that "the court-appointed defense attorneys were evil...Where does Saddam Hussein get off calling ANYONE evil? --Kayla Groves

Further down in the article, the judge told Saddam that if he didn't leave, he would be thrown out. The statement you cite is misleading.
Kayla, this is not "our" court system nor do we "control" what is taking place there. Iraq has formed its own government and system, albeit with influence from the United States. They are, however, in control of their own destiny.
Good for you for being interested in the events that are taking place there. Caution, please, that you look at multiple sources and read all the way through before forming opinions that are really strong. There is a lot of opinion availabe that is not supported by facts. Getting to truth is a tough row to hoe these days.

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Originally posted by Kayla G:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/29/saddam.trial/index.html
I recently read this article on the Hussein Trial from CNN.com, saying that Hussein walked out of the trial. If we have been searching for this guy, and we finally have him under our control, why is he running our court system? Why are we just letting him walked out of the court room. Hussein was quoted saying that "the court-appointed defense attorneys were evil...Where does Saddam Hussein get off calling ANYONE evil? --Kayla Groves

This is not a U.S. court proceeding. As I understand it, it is a trial conducted by the international community. As such, we are no position to dictate sanctions for Saddam Hussein's courtroom behavior.

I would expect that they are treating Saddam Hussein with kid's gloves in an effort to have the proceedings appear unquestionably fair. Keep in mind that Saddam Hussein was a dictator for many, many years and it's not surprising that he is a bit of a brat at times. That his view of others is often quite warped is not surprising, either. Very few people had the nerve to contradict him in the past several decades.

If we want this trial go actually GO anywhere, why would it be in Iraq? They are still afraid of him anyway. America feels the need to barge into every country that they think might need to slightest bit of help[and people wonder why America is hated..], why not barge in and take over this trial? Someone like Saddam shouldn't be given the right to "not show up for trial until they get rid of the judge or defense attorney" or whoever else he has a problem with now

Oh, my, Kayla. Where to start? Saddam is on trial for the atrocities he committed against his own people. Therefore, the government of Iraq is rightfully responsible for judging him. The witnesses are brave individuals and are rightfully fearful of him. What a tragedy it would be if we pulled out prematurely and allowed Saddam or his ilk to again terrorize the people of Iraq. He does not have the right that you note. The previous poster rightly noted that international policies are in play. Diplomacy is critical in dealing with international affairs. The United States does not "barge in" except in the case of national security (your safety and security). You may ascribe to the visceral rhetoric that permeates our country, Kayla, but our invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq has certainly decreased the terrorists ability to attack our country again. The radical Islamic terrorists hate America because we are "infidels" and, in their religious beliefs, are not to be allowed to live. Nothing we do or say will change that misguided thought in their heads. We (the United States) are not the enemy, Kayla. Keep searching for that truth.