According to the report, since about two years ago, the official punishment for publicly insulting or criticizing Saddam Hussein or any members of his family was to have your tongue cut out. snip
If we had a similar policy in the United States, the editorial board of the New York Times would have to conduct its editorial meetings using hand puppets.
What a great line - the mental image is hilarious.
hEY, What does the recidivist, or repeat offender dissident lose? His fingers for signing his dissent? Or everything above the neck-line?