The media has been making a huge deal over the 'botched' hangings. The goal of hanging is to provide just enough rope to break the neck and sever the spinal cord.
Given the fact the goal is death, and more specifically a quick death, I'm at a loss what the big deal is that he was decapitated and the hanging was 'botched'. Messy, definitely. Horrific? Sure, but they were KILLING him, after all.
(By the way, I'm on the fence about supporting the death penalty or not, but I'd rather not discuss that in this post.) I'm curious about your opinions on this. Maybe you have some insight into why this 'botched' execution is deserving of the attention it is getting? Or, maybe you agree with me and question why it is such a big deal?
I do give out 'Best Answers", it will go to someone who put some thought into what side he or she is on and thoughtful discussion. Interesting society we live in today, no doubt...
2007-01-16 09:55:26 · 9 answers · asked by country_girl_in_a_city 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I think that in Islam it is a sin to bury a body which is not intact.
For that reason, this execution is an affront to many Muslims. Assuming we want Iraqis to live together in peace, none of these executions was wisely done or timed. Saddam's was right at the beginning of a Sunni religious holy day as well.
2007-01-16 12:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Susan S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. The man died either way and pretty quickly. People just don't like blood and guts. If they can see the inside it reminds them they are harming another individual. It is like the example in "Freakonomics" where a mother does not let her daughter go to a house with a gun, but let's her go over to the neighbor's swimming pool. Statistically, kids die 100x more from a swimming pool than a gun in the house, but the idea of a child bleeding all over the floor is more gruesome and so it seems like a greater risk. Truly, either way that child could die. Blood and guts is too much for human nature.
2007-01-16 10:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by trueblue88 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is safe to say that Saddam's half-brother didn't suffer. You don't know much for long when your body is yanked from your head.
Having said that, it would be a good idea for the new Iraqi administration to send their executioners to execution school so they can stop making such stupid mistakes that only enrage the general population.
2007-01-16 13:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 06:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I found it quite ironic that the Sunnis are so upset since beheading is their preferred style of execution. Regarding the media hype...anytime the disloyal US press can position the US efforts in Iraq in a poor light they will try to do so.
2007-01-16 10:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by mr_methane_gasman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the biggest complaint is about the total ineptitude of the Iraqis. Hang a man and weight him so much his head pops off. As my old welding instructor used to say, "These people would screw up a maggot sandwich!"
2007-01-16 10:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, no but the media loves to glorify events (or horrify us) every single chance they get.
2007-01-16 10:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by The Gentle Lynx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no record of anyone saying, "Sorry about that", or, "Oops, excuse me"! Therefore it's considered botched.
2007-01-16 10:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mr.Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was awesome. Now all we need to do is get hold of people like you to complete the job.
2007-01-16 09:57:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋