Debate, and discuss, just dont Bore me.
Published on December 29, 2006 By Dr Guy In Current Events

Of his guilt, I think there is no question.  But I think the haste leaves a lot to be desired.  What is the rush?  I guess for his victims, there is no haste, just a long delay.  And I cannot "understand" what they have been through, only read it like a B Rated Horror movie.

But whatever the reason for the haste, one thing is for certain.  While the brain dead will paint this as an act by the "puppet" government of Iraq, it is clear, the US would rather it take a normal, not an expidited course.

But for all the hate and anger his victims hold, I will say this to them.  His death is not going to take that away, nor atone for his sins of the past.  In effect, it will be a meaningless death.  One that will be a mere footnote in History books.  With no Glory, no Honor, and no purpose.


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on Dec 29, 2006
Dang me, dang me
They oughta take a rope and hang me
High from the highest tree
Woman would you weep for me

---Roger Miller


BTW, NO!
on Dec 29, 2006

By definition it is justice. There are those who believe the punishment is morally wrong and I understand that, but it does in fact meet the definition of justice.

I am not one of those.  And indeed, I am not saying "spare his life".  As if any monster of the 21st century can beat him.  I am just saying that he will be dead, but the wounds will still be there.  And the victims no less dead.

on Dec 29, 2006

Frankly, I believe the man has earned his hanging so it's better to just go ahead and get it over with than to have him sitting in some cell waiting for it to come.

No arguement from me.  I am only saying that tomorrow the sun will rise, and the ones screaming for his head (not us, but the true victims and relatives of them), will not be any better off.  I am not going to hold a candle light vigil, or mourn his passing.  I just threw out the observation.  I am not qualified to make a judgement call here.

on Dec 29, 2006
I am only saying that tomorrow the sun will rise, and the ones screaming for his head (not us, but the true victims and relatives of them), will not be any better off. I am not going to hold a candle light vigil, or mourn his passing. I just threw out the observation. I am not qualified to make a judgement call here.


Yeah, I understand where you're coming from. But perhaps those still living victims and the families will receive some comfort from knowing that justice was done.
on Dec 29, 2006

oh well said Para - brilliantly put.

Even us "evil Conservatives" dont always agree on everything.  But then we do know how to disagree respectfully too.

on Dec 29, 2006

Good riddance !
Même si ça reste le meilleur service qu'on puisse lui rendre...

Is That an anticipated new resolution for 2007 ?

For some.  I guess it is.  For them, I hope they find peace.  Truly.  I am not advocating his release either.  I guess those who suffered the most have the most call to his final fate.

Happy New year!

on Dec 29, 2006

Sorry, I remember something. I guess that they can't do it cause of Feast of Sacrifice in muslim world.

Notice that the expression suits him !

Somehow, I dont think that is going to save him.

on Dec 29, 2006

The holiday is why they are going to execute him this morning (their time). So it can be done before the holiday officially starts.

Indeed.  I guess they do not want their Holidays spoiled either.

on Dec 29, 2006

BTW, NO!

Miss you, UBob!  Hope you post more!  And thanks for that song!

on Dec 29, 2006

But perhaps those still living victims and the families will receive some comfort from knowing that justice was done.

I am curious, but you know, I never want to find out.  I think we all never want to if we have not been there.

on Dec 29, 2006
Personally, I don't like what he did. However, I don't agree with his punishment. I dont think that the killing of a person, even if they killed others, is justified in any way.

~L
on Dec 29, 2006
Iraqi law says MUST be carried out before 30 days have passed


The same law under which the so called Dujail killings were carried out. In fact the tribunal that carried out the Dujail killings for which the Chief Justice Barazan was also hanged was far more legal than the sham trial in the Green Zone which convicted Saddam Hussein. This is not to say that Saddam was an innocent man. He probably was not but the point his that the Trial was neither free nor fair.
on Dec 30, 2006
Hang 'em high........but use a short rope

Such being the sum of my intellect and wit on the matter. Keell the leetle cock-a-roach.
on Dec 30, 2006
The same law under which the so called Dujail killings were carried out. In fact the tribunal that carried out the Dujail killings for which the Chief Justice Barazan was also hanged was far more legal than the sham trial in the Green Zone which convicted Saddam Hussein. This is not to say that Saddam was an innocent man. He probably was not but the point his that the Trial was neither free nor fair.


That brings up something to think about Bahu. Was it possible for the man to have received a fair trial?

I mean, seriously, realistically, was it *ever* possible?

France?
Brussels?
London?
D.C.?

I doubt he would've ever had a chance in hell.

Or, not just pertaining to him, but *any* person convicted of war crimes? Is it really justice that is keeping the trial going, or is it - perhaps - vengence, a vendetta?

Just some thoughts.

~L
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