Have you seen the cellphone video version of Saddam Hussein's execution? What did you think about it?

Question

I never did see the execution on TV, and the cellphone version is all I've seen.

My impression was that the execution, which should have been handled in a polite, professional manner - according to American sources - was little better than a lynching. American interests would have been better served if it had been handled with dignity. Americans will pay with more unrest among Sunnis for the way it was done.

Answer 1

I did and it is awful. I actually found myself praying for him (Saddam) and asking God to forgive the executors. This is a terrible, terrible thing. Saddam was not a person that I would have chosen to have tea and crumpets with, I will give proponents for his execution this much, but he was also not someone I believed deserved to be murdered at discretion of our country. Furthermore, propaganda (such as the media stating there was no American involvement) stating otherwise truly minimizes our intelligence as a country. He hung (brutally) for the death of 145 people. In the name a 'FREE IRAQ' alone, the AP suggests roughly 17 thousand Iraqi people have died...not even to mention our own 3 thousand. 20k dead (I suspect this is actually much higher by the way) today all in the name of freedom for a country in the middle of a region not meant to be Americanized ~ coupled with the fact that we invaded this land, this previous leader's country (and involved ourselves in their tribal civial issues) for supposed weapons of mass destrution that could be used against us at any moment. Sad.

I know I'll get blasted for being a sympathizer, but you know, I served my country, and I vote, and as far as watching the video specifically, Saddam was the only one standing in the execution room that had any reasonable sense or air of respect or dignity about him. I saw a humbled and frightened man. A part of THEIR country rejoices and yet, OTHER parts MOURN.

Funny...it kind of like our country today...some of us like our President and some do not. In either instance, I don't see our President (thank God, truly) swinging by a noose in some dark, shabby room while heathens chant and gawk in the background, for his role in participating in the death of almost 20,000 human beings over an object (WMD) that never exsisted. This was wrong.

Answer 2

First, I'll disclose my political interests, so that you'll know from which perspective I'm speaking - I'm a conservative who voted for Bush twice, but I think he rushed into Iraq. That said, it was probably necessary to document the execution, but this was obviously a "covert" job. The taunts were disturbing, as Sadaam came across as the most professional of the bunch. It is good that the execution was carried out swiftly, but those involved should have handled it better. It almost makes Sadaam look like the good guy.

Answer 3

did not see it

Answer 4

no i haven't, wot's da difference ? between the one on TV and the cellphone version, i mean.

Answer 5

I saw it 5 minutes ago... very weird and eerie....