Saddam's Trial: Greatest Show on Earth?

Ken Frost of "The Trial of Saddam Hussein" thinks that his trial is being handled less than well by the Iraqis. While I think it's too early to tell, it could be so. I certainly think that their should be a greater effort to control Saddam's theatrics; he should be restrained if he refuses to behave in a civilized manner. On the other hand, it's not as though anyone in Iraq has any real experience with fair trials.


UPDATE: Here's Powerline:

A court can only function if it is accepted that it has power over those who come before it. In this case, that basic premise is unclear. Many Iraqis still fear that Saddam could return to power; most of the witnesses against him do not dare to reveal their identities for fear that they will be killed by Saddam's allies.

Like I said, all could still be well. The seeming meekness of the court could create an impression when it convicts Saddam and sentences him to die despite all the blowhardiness. But I'd like it better if the Court asserted its own authority in its own room.