When their requests were met, the people revolted. People live in the present and do not look to the past very well. Machiavelli concludes that leaders must start out stingy and work their liberality to their advantage. One who is seen as stingy on moment can make one gesture and be thought liberal and gain prestige from those they govern. In chapter 17 of The Prince, the discussion revolves around whether it is better to be feared or loved as a leader. Although all princes should strive for both, Machiavelli concludes that it is much better to be feared than loved. Many countries today use fear to control their population and rule effectively. Iraq's current dictator, Saddam Hussein, has used fear to control his large state since 1979. The country is very afraid of him and for good reason. It is common knowledge that anyone who would verbally or physically assault Saddam Hussein or his regime would most likely be executed. Many measures have been proposed to establish an International Court and try Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity. The U.S. House International Relations Committee describes the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein [as one that has] created an environment of fear and terror within Iraq and throughout the region, with its gross violations of international law and human rights. The people of Iraq are subject to summary and a

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