Should Saddam Hussein be Hanged?

[JohnRich 4]

The Iraq courts have sentenced their former leader, Saddam Hussein, to death by hanging. The sentence is to be carried out within 30 days.

Some say hanging is what he deserves for his crimes against humanity.

Others say that hanging him will make him a martyr for Muslim extremism, and will only increase the violence in Iraq.

What do you think should happen to Saddam Hussein?

[akarunway 1]

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The Iraq courts have sentenced their former leader, Saddam Hussein, to death by hanging. The sentence is to be carried out within 30 days.

Some say hanging is what he deserves for his crimes against humanity.

Others say that hanging him will make him a martyr for Muslim extremism, and will only increase the violence in Iraq.

What do you think should happen to Saddam Hussein?

I think he should rot in soiltary for life (if no chance of escape). I'd personally rather be dead. He's going to be a martyr to his supporters either way. I still think it was none of our beeswax to start w/ tho

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[warpedskydiver 0]

Do it, do not televise or photograph it, nor ever publicize it, in any way shape or form.

Execute him and then be done with it, there will be no martyr, nor victim, nor any more argument.

It should just dissapear as some footnote in history.

Saddam himself would not have spent so much time and money to execute anyone, why should we?

[Butters 0]

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Saddam himself would not have spent so much time and money to execute anyone, why should we?

Because we are not Saddam.

"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

[Skyrad 0]

I voted hang him. I'm not against the DP in principle. In this case there is no doubt over his guilt as a mass murderer. As for him being a Muslim, he is no more a Muslim han Adolf Hitler was a Christian.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[livendive 8]

What I think doesn't matter. Such a decision should rest solely with the Iraqi people.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[livendive 8]

I like this quote from the CNN.com article.

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The White House has praised the court's decision, calling the day a milestone.

"Saddam has received due process and the legal rights that he denied the Iraqi people," said Scott Stanzel, deputy White House press secretary.

Hussein's chief attorney, Khalil al-Dulaimi, called the ruling "crazy," and said it came from "an illegitimate and unconstitutional court."

Remember the Iraqi Information Minister's rhetoric in the ramp-up and early days of the invasion? Would the following really be that different?

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The White HouseSaddam has praised the court's decision, calling the day a milestone.

"SaddamGeorge Bush has received due process and the legal rights that he denied the Iraqi people," said Scott Stanzel, deputy White House press secretaryMohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, Iraqi Minister of Information.

HusseinBush's chief attorney, Khalil al-DulaimiJohn Ashcroft, called the ruling "crazy," and said it came from "an illegitimate and unconstitutional court."

I'm thinking the White House ought to try to steer clear of rhetoric about due process, denial of rights, and unconstitutional courts.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[BillyVance 34]

Looks like Saddam could be hanged as early as tomorrow, and probably no later than Sunday.

Now that's quick! Would be nice if our justice system was at least 75% faster than it is now.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[Lucky... 0]

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The Iraq courts have sentenced their former leader, Saddam Hussein, to death by hanging. The sentence is to be carried out within 30 days.

Some say hanging is what he deserves for his crimes against humanity.

Others say that hanging him will make him a martyr for Muslim extremism, and will only increase the violence in Iraq.

What do you think should happen to Saddam Hussein?

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Others say that hanging him will make him a martyr for Muslim extremism, and will only increase the violence in Iraq.

His hanging will cost American troop's lives, not worth it to me - I say have the US military leaders tell the US appointed puppet government of Iraq to just jail him.

[Lucky... 0]

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Do it, do not televise or photograph it, nor ever publicize it, in any way shape or form.

Execute him and then be done with it, there will be no martyr, nor victim, nor any more argument.

It should just dissapear as some footnote in history.

Saddam himself would not have spent so much time and money to execute anyone, why should we?

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Saddam himself would not have spent so much time and money to execute anyone, why should we?

Good point, for a second there I was thinking we were better than him.

[Lucky... 0]

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Looks like Saddam could be hanged as early as tomorrow, and probably no later than Sunday.

Now that's quick! Would be nice if our justice system was at least 75% faster than it is now.

Yea, seriously, we don't execute enough innocent people; China is going to think we're soft.....

[BillyVance 34]

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Looks like Saddam could be hanged as early as tomorrow, and probably no later than Sunday.

Now that's quick! Would be nice if our justice system was at least 75% faster than it is now.

Yea, seriously, we don't execute enough innocent people; China is going to think we're soft.....

With the advent of DNA testing and increase in accuracy of forensics science, I see no reason why we couldn't increase the accuracy of guilty verdicts, and therefore a reduction in time served on death row on our fucking dime.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[MikeForsythe 0]

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Should Saddam Hussein be Hanged?

Need to borrow a rope?

Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is!

[bazelos 0]

I am fucking loving this Democratization of former evil countries! We get rid of one guy who kills people, so everyone can kill everyone! It's like the freedom of speech, only they run out of damn pens and papers so they do it with bombs and fucking Kalasnikovs instead!

Ahem, if you want to ask me, I think the country would be much better with Saddam in power. Why? Well yes he did kill people, peolpe that didn't tag along with his ideas, or maybe because he didn't like them. Who cares? How many Americans died in Iraq because of Saddam? How many Brits? How many people you know died when he was in power. Before we invaded? It can't be more than a one digit number, surely.

And how many have died now? Thousands! Not to count the Iraqi died, they are probably numbering in the million!

Put Saddam in power, and get the fuck out of there, then wait for the whole country to implode.

Oh, wait, wait, that would be bad to all the Iraqis that want Democracy, bla bla bla, they don't want Democracy, why do you think that Democracy doesn't really exist in these nations? Because people want a strong man who can rule them, that's why, and the sooner the West realises this the better.

But they have a lot of oil...well we better stay and make sure we have control over it. Yup, I see now, we don't care about the people dying there because the people that call the shots are not there dying. We could get all the MPs, round them up and ship them to Iraq, leave them there for a few weeks, then bring them back. On the condition they are injured in combat, then ask them what they think about Iraq. You fucking pussies, most of you have never seen combat, yet you think you know what's best.

He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.

[Fraggs 0]

He will be well hung.


Yes. I'm making a joke out of that bastards death

The video is inevitable

[BillyVance 34]

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The video is inevitable

Just as Ceaucescu's execution video was... remember that? Him and his wife getting a hole in their heads moments after a 1 hour impromptu trial when Romania's communist government was overthrown.

Pretty damned efficient if you ask me.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[Skyrad 0]

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Oh, wait, wait, that would be bad to all the Iraqis that want Democracy, bla bla bla, they don't want Democracy, why do you think that Democracy doesn't really exist in these nations? Because people want a strong man who can rule them, that's why, and the sooner the West realises this the better.

BING BING BING! We have a winner! Congratuations Sir, well done. At last someone figured it out.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[akarunway 1]

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What I think doesn't matter. Such a decision should rest solely with the Iraqi people.

Blues,
Dave

And that would be the PUPPET GOVT. THE USA INSTALLED

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[livendive 8]

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What I think doesn't matter. Such a decision should rest solely with the Iraqi people.

And that would be the PUPPET GOVT. THE USA INSTALLED

Yeah, I used the word "should" deliberately.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[DZJ 0]

The BBC is reporting that Saddam has been transferred to Iraqi custody, so I can't imagine he's long for this world...

[DaVinci 0]

There are conflicting reports on who has control.

One Iraqi offical noted that the US will maintain custody until minites before the execution. An AP release said it had already been done.

Rumors point to Saturday.

[JohnRich 4]

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One Iraqi offical noted that the US will maintain custody until minites before the execution.

I hope this is the case. Otherwise, some nuts could free him and he would be on the loose again. I think the above is the wise course of action. And wherever the gallows is located, should be ringed by U.S. soldiers to prevent any kind of rescue attempt by terrorists.

[warpedskydiver 0]

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One Iraqi offical noted that the US will maintain custody until minites before the execution.

I hope this is the case. Otherwise, some nuts could free him and he would be on the loose again. I think the above is the wise course of action. And wherever the gallows is located, should be ringed by U.S. soldiers to prevent any kind of rescue attempt by terrorists.

It should appear as bif there is not one US soldier to stand in the way of anyone trying to free or rescue Saddam.

Man that is one huge hunk of cheese.

[masterrig 1]

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There are conflicting reports on who has control.

One Iraqi offical noted that the US will maintain custody until minites before the execution. An AP release said it had already been done.

Rumors point to Saturday.

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I heard on the news, a few minutes ago, Sadam is to die at 9:00 P.M. EST. (?)


Chuck

[masterrig 1]

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One Iraqi offical noted that the US will maintain custody until minites before the execution.

I hope this is the case. Otherwise, some nuts could free him and he would be on the loose again. I think the above is the wise course of action. And wherever the gallows is located, should be ringed by U.S. soldiers to prevent any kind of rescue attempt by terrorists.

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I think too, any way you slice it, the U.S. will get the 'blame' for Sadam's martyrdom. This will give terrorists even more reason to mete-out their form of 'justice'.


Chuck