Saddam Hussein - Executed
s the killing of another human being really justified? Those whom Saddam Hussein terrorized obviously have a different take on that issue than those he supported. Here's a different point of view:
I don't pretend to be an expert either on Islam, Christianity, or any religion, so I won't insult anyone with arguing the point on a religious basis. What I will do is to wonder if we, as a world society, believe in individual freedoms. If this is the case, then the court of Iraq has exercised the ultimate freedom for Saddam Hussein. Let me explain.
No matter what culture a human belongs to there are certain rules, laws that we are expected to follow. We have the freedom to choose to live in peace with the rest of huimanity within these rules. Although the laws may be different in various parts of the world, there are also what we could call global laws that apply no matter where we live. Break these laws and you have committed a crime against humanity. Genocide and torture are a couple of examples, serial killing another. The point here is that we have a choice to exercise our freedom… in either case we can have what we want, the only difference is in the consequences of our actions.
lthough I think we can all agree that human society often fails us, hence the growing numbers of innocent homeless and starving people in the world, the fact that there are fewer homeless and starving people in comparrison to the world population should be an indication that as a population we tend to reward such values as hard work and honesty. In addition, when we treat other people well, we are rewarded with friendships and allies. Simply put, we work hard and treat others well and expect the same in return. With the results being a happier and more successful life you could reasonably say that the formula for success in life is: treat others in the same way which you expect to be treated and you can reasonably expect to get what you're asking for.
Following this logically to its conclusion, what are people like Saddam Hussein asking for? Apparently, what made him happy was torturing, and killing, or being responsible for those activities. One could reasonably assume that he would therefore expect the same treatment in return. This was not society's choice for him but one he himself made. We (meaning society via the court system) rewarded him by giving him what he was asking for.
I'm all about freedom, so I think everyone should be free to choose what they want out of life.
Yup I can follow that logic. Happy New Year, Doyle@
I have to admit that I’ve been somewhat skeptical about all of this. From what I understand, the video isn’t that close of his face and no still shots have been published, unlike when Zarqawi was killed by the bombs earlier this year. I agree — he got the easy way out and I was really surprised they did it so quickly. He deserved “far more.”
Are you sure you aren’t a lawyer?
Well put. I don’t think anyone — other than his own family — has any reason to shed tears for the death of Saddam Hussein. Fuck that guy, he’s getting bumfucked by Adolf Hitler right now. (Not really, because I don’t believe in hell except as a metaphoric device).
nicely put my friend! I’ve always lived my life by the Golden Rule. That, and a nap around 4:00 would be the ultimate dream no?
How are you guys?? Thought of you both, and thought I’d come by and say hello!
I’m all for freedom of choice, but sadly taking the physical challenge isn’t always an option. I end up getting climed.
Glad to hear from you, even if it is under sorry circumstances.
Just stopped in to yell and say “HI”
ffs, he’s been dead and buried for weeks now, rotten even, can ya post again? Please?
HI stranger - I am back and I thought I would check in on you and say HI!