Saddam Hussein, in his latest attempt to escape execution for crimes against his own people, asked for a McDonald's franchise. The application is widely regarded as a move of his defense team to convince the court that, if spared his life, he will be a model citizen in the future Iraq.
In its appeal, says Hussein, who has wide experience of fast food from his months on the run. He also states that, if granted relief, will cease and desist from pathological social behavior that calls into question his qualifications to be a franchisee reputation. He asked for a position in Baghdad, which offers a view of one of his former palaces, so he could find peace in memory of engaging in his hamburger.
After approval by McDonald's, the agreement will be submitted to the court. At that time, the defense is expected to say that he must be acquitted on the grounds that there is no precedent whatsoever for hanging a McDonald's franchise.
Depending on the outcome of the plea Hussein, his co-defendants may or may not apply to McDonald's. There is some disagreement between them, like whether they should try to corner the market of McDonald's or have the courage to compete with the chains opening their former chief rivals such as Burger King and Wendy's. A suspect is reportedly considering an Appleby's franchise, apparently because of a misunderstanding. He wants one day to be accepted as "American as apple pie" and is aware that the chain is in fact just another burger joint.
Member Ramsey Clark "Hussein's move to become a McDonald's franchisee who clearly intends to reform itself and should be given the opportunity."
While many Sunnis seem eager to attend the restaurant of the former dictator, Shiites and Kurds are threatening to boycott it.
The U.S. military has expressed concern about possible reprisals, in particular the threat of suicide bombers disguised as drive-through patrons.
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