Saddam Hussein Executed

I hate the death penalty. What kind of message does this send out? That death solves everything? Just the kind of message that the insurgency needs. Just lock him up for life.

[hatedbythemail]

Originally Posted by Macca371

I hate the death penalty. What kind of message does this send out? That death solves everything? Just the kind of message that the insurgency needs. Just lock him up for life.

agreed. if someone is barbaric doesnt mean we need to be barbaric too.

[SMG]

There are some people on this earth who need to be executed. Saddam is one of them. Had he been killed upon capture, millions of pounds would have been saved, & the rabble who follow him would have dissipated. Now, all the Iraqi`s will get is reprisals & much more killing.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by SMG

There are some people on this earth who need to be executed. Saddam is one of them. Had he been killed upon capture, millions of pounds would have been saved, & the rabble who follow him would have dissipated. Now, all the Iraqi`s will get is reprisals & much more killing.

With respect, this is one of things I have a problem with in life - when people feel they are qualified enough to know who should be killed.

[Pia]

Oooh i was at work today, and William Hague was sat in the bar with BBC and SKY news live, as the decision was being made, i was just about to go in there til someone said

Originally Posted by Pia

Oooh i was at work today, and William Hague was sat in the bar with BBC and SKY news live, as the decision was being made, i was just about to go in there til someone said

Pia, you should have gone in - they may have interviewed you.

I think William Hague is very down-to-earth - I helped out in the by-election that got him elected in Richmond, and worked with him and a few others in the late 80's and 90's trying to encourage younger people to get involved in politics in Yorkshire; he would have been interested in your viewpoint (I believe).

[Derek]

Interesting that the current UK government hasn't complained about the death sentence in this case.
I'd have thought they would be queuing up to complain about putting someone to death.

Unless of course they think him getting strung up will possibly deflect some attention from the usual bombings, beheading, torture etc. that goes on in Iraq on a daily basis.

[Pia]

Originally Posted by foreverwar

Pia, you should have gone in - they may have interviewed you.

I think William Hague is very down-to-earth - I helped out in the by-election that got him elected in Richmond, and worked with him and a few others in the late 80's and 90's trying to encourage younger people to get involved in politics in Yorkshire; he would have been interested in your viewpoint (I believe).

lol, i think the whole thing was abut the Saddam Hussein story though

[Xaccers]

Originally Posted by dezzo

Interesting that the current UK government hasn't complained about the death sentence in this case.
I'd have thought they would be queuing up to complain about putting someone to death.

Unless of course they think him getting strung up will possibly deflect some attention from the usual bombings, beheading, torture etc. that goes on in Iraq on a daily basis.

Why would they complain?
Saddam is Iraqi, convicted in an Iraqi court, sentenced under Iraqi law.
Incog is right, it's nothing to do with us.

[Derek]

Originally Posted by Xaccers

Why would they complain?
Saddam is Iraqi, convicted in an Iraqi court, sentenced under Iraqi law.
Incog is right, it's nothing to do with us.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/arti...689043,00.html

Originally Posted by The Foreign Office

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said British officials were "grateful to the Thai police for all their hard work with this case". He added: "The government opposes the death penalty in all circumstances, and has made this clear."

Originally Posted by Xaccers

Why would they complain?
Saddam is Iraqi, convicted in an Iraqi court, sentenced under Iraqi law.
Incog is right, it's nothing to do with us.

BBC were also reporting it as an American Backed court.

[idi banashapan]

Originally Posted by Paul

Well the yanks wouldn't take him out during the first Gulf war as they knew it would be instant martyrdom but it now looks like the Iraqi legal system is going to give him what he wants after all. He should be sent to the foulest prison they have and should be kept alive so that everyone can watch him suffer. Maybe Liberty should take up his case?

I think, if I remember correctly, in the first gulf war, Saddam employed many decoys, of which the 'allies' took out almost a dozen. They did try!

Personally, I think the sentance is just and should be passed as soon as possible. With someone of his history and following, letting him 'waste' in prison only gives more opportunity for an uprising to get him free and put back into a position of power. Getting rid of him once and for all is the best thing IMO. He will only be a martyr to those who follow him, who are restricted to areas of his home country. Let them do what they wish with regards to memory, because it won't bring him back if he's dead.

Originally Posted by Bender

I think, if I remember correctly, in the first gulf war, Saddam employed many decoys, of which the 'allies' took out almost a dozen. They did try!

Personally, I think the sentance is just and should be passed as soon as possible. With someone of his history and following, letting him 'waste' in prison only gives more opportunity for an uprising to get him free and put back into a position of power. Getting rid of him once and for all is the best thing IMO. He will only be a martyr to those who follow him, who are restricted to areas of his home country. Let them do what they wish with regards to memory, because it won't bring him back if he's dead.

No it wont being Saddam back, but how many innocent people will be killed in the aftermath, how many more British and other allied troops need die for this man?

[idi banashapan]

Originally Posted by timewarrior2001

No it wont being Saddam back, but how many innocent people will be killed in the aftermath, how many more British and other allied troops need die for this man?

And how many already have died as a direct result of his tyrany? The very fact we are debating it means the man is getting what he wanted, and that is his name in history. Let him die slowly and painfully whilst someone is reciting the names of all those who died because of him or by his hand to him as he hangs. The man is dangerous, callous and deserves nothing more than the humility of his own people turning on him and handing out justice...

[Orior]

Let him who has not sinned cast the first stone