So I get ..... that Saddam Hussein was a despicable human being. I understand .... he murdered so many of his own people, including children. And that he was found guilty in a court of law. His execution was swift and final, in accordance to Iraqi law.
I get that. I really do.
What I don't get ... is all the celebrating over a man's death. No matter who he is, or what he's done... his death, any death, requires reverence. May his lost soul be found again.
This has been a sad chapter in human history and let's just quietly move on with respect and dignity, and pray for a better tomorrow ...
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What you're seeing is not justice, it's vengeance. There's a big difference between the two.
I know you're not particularly religious, but the Vatican has been very outspoken in condemning the execution ..
"Saddam's execution punishes "a crime with another crime. ... The death penalty is not a natural death. And no one can give death, not even the state."
-- Cardinal Renato Martino, Pope Benedict XVI's top prelate for justice issues.
-- Chris
One other thing ... the final comment you make
"This has been a sad chapter in human history and let's just quietly move on with respect and dignity, and pray for a better tomorrow ..."
Gotta disagree with you there. IMHO, the *worst* thing a society can do is 'quietly move on' in the face of injustice. I'm glad there are many public figures speaking out against this execution .. I wish there were more outcry over *all* executions, quite frankly .. (can you tell I'm opposed to capital punishment?)
But, yes .. just this past weekend, I remarked to my mom, that it seemed the rejoicing and celebrating over the death of Saddam Hussein was, IMHO, horribly ghoulish.
-- Chris
Hi Chris,
HNY. I hope you have a healty and happy 2007.
My post was not about capital punishment or justice or any of the seemingly million things wrong with this whole Iraq issue. And yes, one should speak up against injustices as they perceive them, and it is sad that many choose not to (read: apathy).
My post is about something much more basic - the sacred moment when one dies and leaves this world. And THAT is a time for dignity and quiet and respect - no matter who he is/was, or what he's done. I believe every soul comes into the world good and leaves the same way. (It's the inbetween part that screws us all up :-) ).
And finally yes, I agree with you. The quiet I speak of, was shattered by vengeance.
While this does not surprise me, it does sadden me.
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