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Saddam Sentenced To Death
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 02:12 pm |
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Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to death by hanging.
The ex-president, who was deposed in the US-led invasion three years ago, was convicted of crimes against humanity by a court in Baghdad.
The charges relate to the killing of 148 Shias in the village of Dujail in 1982. Saddam's trial heard that he ordered the slaughter in revenge for an assassination attempt.
Sectarian tensions have been running high in Iraq in the run-up to the hearing, with a major security clampdown in force.
A 12-hour curfew imposed in Baghdad and three other provinces - including Salahuddin, which contains Saddam's home town of Tikrit.
The reaction in Iraq to the news will be watched closely around the world including in the US where mid-term elections are just two days away.
As the verdict was delivered a visibly shaken Hussein shouted "God is great" and "Life for the glorious nation, and death to its enemies".
His half brother Barzan Ibrahim and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, the head of Iraq's former Revolutionary Court, were also sentenced to death by hanging for their part in the killings.
Former Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan was convicted of murder and given a life term, while three other defendants were convicted of murder and torture and sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. One defendant was acquitted for lack of evidence.
Hussein's defence team had said they were expecting a death sentence before the hearing in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, and are apparently preparing an appeal. He still faces further trials over a number of other alleged crimes.
http://news.uk.msn.com
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 02:26 pm |
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hi all  ..
as an Iraqi person..i can say saddam hurts ALL the iraqi ppl in a way or another...ALL the ppl..not only a sector of the iraqis...
but the question now is:
IS THERE ANY BENEFIT OF KILLING SADDAM?
if u asked me..i wont care if saddam is killed or not..
but what should this do to heal iraq?? iraq now is dying..and running to the darkness... does death of saddam will take iraq to the daylight??
we'll see....
thanx all
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 02:37 pm |
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My feeling is whatever wrong a human being has done we do not have the right to kill him or her.
Wether the death of saddam will help the Iraqui people- I do not think so- the withdrawal of the occupying forces - and of Israel from Palestinian lands may be a starting point
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 03:43 pm |
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Today is a divine justice for the Iraqi people. Saddam got what he deserved for the crimes against humanity committed during years of brutal dictatorship. He sent millions of people to their deaths. And you ask is there any benefit to kill Saddam? I think this is better answered by the Iraqi people who's children, husbands, wifes, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents who were murdered by Saddams reign. In my opinion Saddam and Hitler can rot in hell together and compare notes. Justice has finally been served!
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 04:04 pm |
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Quoting teaschip: Today is a divine justice for the Iraqi people. Saddam got what he deserved for the crimes against humanity committed during years of brutal dictatorship. He sent millions of people to their deaths. And you ask is there any benefit to kill Saddam? I think this is better answered by the Iraqi people who's children, husbands, wifes, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents who were murdered by Saddams reign. In my opinion Saddam and Hitler can rot in hell together and compare notes. Justice has finally been served! |
Hmm.. This is a good point although one may argue that the death of Saddam doesnt bring back those relatives who were killed. This event could be described as two wrongs, which dont make a right...??
Does no-one believe that there is a motive for everything?
If a paedophile abused and murdered 10 children should he not be forced to seek medical help rather than be executed?
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 04:14 pm |
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Quoting mustafa selim: hi all .IS THERE ANY BENEFIT OF KILLING SADDAM?
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While ever Saddim lives some iraq people with thing he will return to power some day.These are not my words,but the words of an iraq doctor i work with and because of saddim regume could not go home.
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 04:14 pm |
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Wait and see if you are still ofthis opinion when you have children of your own Miss Ceyda
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 04:15 pm |
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Quoting miss_ceyda: Quoting teaschip: Today is a divine justice for the Iraqi people. Saddam got what he deserved for the crimes against humanity committed during years of brutal dictatorship. He sent millions of people to their deaths. And you ask is there any benefit to kill Saddam? I think this is better answered by the Iraqi people who's children, husbands, wifes, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents who were murdered by Saddams reign. In my opinion Saddam and Hitler can rot in hell together and compare notes. Justice has finally been served! |
Hmm.. This is a good point although one may argue that the death of Saddam doesnt bring back those relatives who were killed. This event could be described as two wrongs, which dont make a right...??
Does no-one believe that there is a motive for everything?
If a paedophile abused and murdered 10 children should he not be forced to seek medical help rather than be executed? |
I happen to be a person that forgives, but doesn't forget. I don't believe an eye for an eye is the best moral practice. You are right,there are cases where people who have committed crimes that can be reformed through the prison systems. However, I also believe in evil and I believe Saddam is just plain evil. He has no remorse or regret and is a threat to all society. I think by sentencing Saddam to death, would give some of the victims a little closure. Will it help their grief for their losses, no not totally. But will they feel some sense of justice, perhaps.
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 04:16 pm |
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Quoting teaschip: Today is a divine justice for the Iraqi people. Saddam got what he deserved for the crimes against humanity committed during years of brutal dictatorship. He sent millions of people to their deaths. And you ask is there any benefit to kill Saddam? I think this is better answered by the Iraqi people who's children, husbands, wifes, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents who were murdered by Saddams reign. In my opinion Saddam and Hitler can rot in hell together and compare notes. Justice has finally been served! |
THANK U AGAIN
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05 Nov 2006 Sun 04:25 pm |
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Quoting mustafa selim: Quoting teaschip: Today is a divine justice for the Iraqi people. Saddam got what he deserved for the crimes against humanity committed during years of brutal dictatorship. He sent millions of people to their deaths. And you ask is there any benefit to kill Saddam? I think this is better answered by the Iraqi people who's children, husbands, wifes, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents who were murdered by Saddams reign. In my opinion Saddam and Hitler can rot in hell together and compare notes. Justice has finally been served! |
THANK U AGAIN |
I am sorry to hear about your father, that is awful. Believe me, I'm not at all implying by killing Saddam will solve all of your countries problems. I realize Iraq has a long road ahead of them to be reformed and I hope that it will come sooner than later for the Iraqi people. My prayers are with you and your country.
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