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Yeah, I was up at about midnight EST, and got the news. There were a few I've talked to who said let him live...why?

Tal Bachman wrote:If there is a hell, I hope Saddam Hussein's in it right now.

Yeah yeah yeah, I know some societies need a strong man. Even I have somewhat of an abiding sympathy for Gen. Pinochet, if only on grounds that Allende I think would have caused much more suffering. But Saddam Hussein...it is hard to fathom how his atrocities served anything but his own perverse pleasure.

Good riddance.

I agree with you here, Tal.

I'm not sure why other people wanted him to live, but I have had concerns about him being turned into a martyr and the violence escalating.

I just feel sick over what is happening in general in that part of the world, and for the parts we have played in it all. It's all so disturbing sometimes I think deliberate ignorance (ie, stop listening to the news about it) may be a good alternative.

beastie wrote:I'm not sure why other people wanted him to live, but I have had concerns about him being turned into a martyr and the violence escalating.

I just feel sick over what is happening in general in that part of the world, and for the parts we have played in it all. It's all so disturbing sometimes I think deliberate ignorance (ie, stop listening to the news about it) may be a good alternative.

My mom wonders why I don't listen to the news as much as she thinks I should.

It all started when the US/Britain/France went into Palestine post WWII, ousted some folks and made a home for the Jewish refugees...based on the predominantly Christian belief at the time. It's the Holy Land as the Bible says, so please vacate your house and give up your land for this Jewish family.

Couldn't we have found another way?

Oh, and I forgot, let's not forget all the financial help we've given Israel over the years, not to mention their weaponry as well.

Again, could we have not found another way?

I agree with the execution, but like beastie I wonder if this will escalate the violence.

Here is a link to the execution video:

http://one.revver.com/watch/130549

beastie wrote:I'm not sure why other people wanted him to live, but I have had concerns about him being turned into a martyr and the violence escalating.

I just feel sick over what is happening in general in that part of the world, and for the parts we have played in it all. It's all so disturbing sometimes I think deliberate ignorance (ie, stop listening to the news about it) may be a good alternative.

It can and it will ...I was listening and he was excuted at 10:05 eastern time...after about 20 minutes of flpping to the varoius news channels I watched the Comedy channel and have avoided all news today...

I wanted them to give him life...no martyr....oh well they did not ask me

I can only take so much...But I am very concerned as to what this will mean

beastie wrote:I'm not sure why other people wanted him to live, but I have had concerns about him being turned into a martyr and the violence escalating.

I just feel sick over what is happening in general in that part of the world, and for the parts we have played in it all. It's all so disturbing sometimes I think deliberate ignorance (ie, stop listening to the news about it) may be a good alternative.

I too share your concerns. However, i'm one who believes "eye-for-eye" does nothing but create blind people. There is no denial of his atrocities, anymore than there is of US atrocities. Or that of anyother violence infested cultures. Count the US$ spent on wars from Vietnam to now. Imagine that money spent on US social needs to address home issues!! Be that as it is. Sadam was a warrior in a society that rewards warriors. In that he was a winner. Which means there were losers--lots of them. Who can honestly say Iraqu is better off now? Who can honestly say the US is better off now?

Hanging Sadam was a barbaric act to satisfy HIS enemy's blood-lust. Why not exciled as most dethroned dictators? To make an example? Of what? Of him, or his captors and there support team? Both poor examples of advanced societies. Ours just happens to be far removed from where our bombs killed thousands of "God's" children and left millions of others destitute. SHAME ON US!! "God" bless those poor souls! AND, "God Forgive America, as America Forgives others!"

Had Sadam been granted asylum what a great opportunity to de-fuse his supporters! Then to open meaningful negotiations by demonstrating our initial good faith. Hanging Sadam was a stupid nonsensical move demonstrating everything but intelligence and wisdom! Too late now to do anything but prepare for the worse. IMSCO, that is. Warm regards, Roger