[Merged] Execute Saddam Hussain

[Salu]

If Saddam Hussein is convicted in a trial which begins on Wednesday, he could face death within 30 days of a final judgement - meaning other serious charges against the former ruler could be shelved.
Many Iraqis feel a man responsible for so much suffering should face the ultimate punishment, and quickly. But others fear a sentence that smacks of summary justice could seriously undermine the new authorities' stated commitment to justice and the rule of law.......

http://212.58.226.30/1/hi/world/middle_east/4349406.stm

[Russ]

No - I don't agree with making him a martyr.

[me283]

I would say execute him, but only if it's a long, slow, painful death. Many may say that makes me an animal, "no better than him" etc etc. I say "So what?"

[handyman]

No lets spend another fortune dragging him through the courts again

Thats a yes btw

[MovedGoalPosts]

Ultimately I cannot condone the taking of life. Let him rot in jail so he has many years to come thinking over his deeds.

[Nugget]

I'm with Russ on this one - I personally believe that he will suffer more by being imprisoned.

The fact that he is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands does not justify taking his life - if he is jailed for the rest of his life, it will give him time to reflect on his crimes, and will not give him the 'satisfaction' of a quick release.

EDIT: And I apparently agree with Rob as well

[BBKing]

Also, for a man with such an ego and opinion of himself, being banged up somewhere nice and remote (St. Helena was suggested) makes a good example.

As a coward and a bully, having his execution no doubt televised round the world will make him look other than what he is, which isn't what the point of the exercise should be, which is that no matter how high and mighty you are, justice will come after you and you will be exposed for what you are.

[Bifta]

What has anyone got to gain from him being executed? (Other than some kind of perverse gratification for the slightly more backward members of this forum)

[Angua]

Execution would only lower the new regime to his level.

[Russ]

Perhaps referring to those whose views differ from your own as 'backward' is not the best way to get your point across.

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Russ D

Perhaps referring to those whose views differ from your own as 'backward' is not the best way to get your point across.

Who said I had a point? I was merely stating the obvious and asking a question.

[me283]

Originally Posted by Bifta

Who said I had a point? I was merely stating the obvious and asking a question.

Obvious? Perhaps only to someone whose own view is rather limited, thus suggesting the allegation of backwardness to be somewhat mis-directed.

If he's not executed, and only then after a lawfull trial, under international observation, the iraqi people face the prospect of him being freed forcibly from whatever jail holds him, and then what?

[me283]

Originally Posted by Bifta

What has anyone got to gain from him being executed? (Other than some kind of perverse gratification for the slightly more backward members of this forum)

Let's see... one could argue that it will cost far to much to keep him imprisoned; obviously there is the risk that some ludicrous "human rights" people manage to get him freed at some stage; oh, and he could always escape/be liberated (it has happened); but of course, only backward people could possibly be concerned about such things.

Actually, I have changed my mind. I would not like to see capital punishment in this case. I would like to see corporal punishment. Lots of sever public beatings, with no treatment afterwards for his injuries. Not even from backward people.

[Escapee]

Execute.

Cheapest option.


Perhaps the money saved by not guarding him 24 hours a day and feeding him can be sent to help the poor, that should go someway to help the conscience of the liberals.