Saddam to Be Killed By Sunday

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I agree...as I've said so often, systems are the enemy, not men! Sadam was a ruthless murderer and will answer for his acts, but there is no need to kill him...he can be incarcerated for life and not be a threat to anyone. Once executed, he may well become a martyr to the radical Islamists regardless of the truth of his life. The focus should be on ending the civil war in Iraq and addressing all the hatred, not killing some old harmless man. I know if it was my family that he tortured, I'd want revenge...but that's what it would be...revenge, not justice.

Somerfrost,
I'm hesitant to express my thoughts, though others seem quite willing to have theirs heard.
That said, I do not disagree with your opinion.
Please consider this:
1) If Saddam is executed, even though it will satisfy the need for revenge, it will be seen by many in Iraq as a "puppet government" doing the will of the invaders. Pouring "gasoline on a fire" has dire consequences. Perhaps some do not wish to see the fire extinguished.
2) In my humble view, the granting of a reduced sentence (life without parole) would be a much wiser decision. Creation of a martyr is not timely.