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iamwhatiseem · #21 (**permalink**) 07-28-2006, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tree Hugger

Too many innocent people have been martyred in front of firing squad in the last few decades. Saddam standing tall in front of a wall, blind folded in front of a firing squad is going to make him look like a victim. It would be a big mistake.

Not to mention that it makes it look like a military execution. Symbolism is all wrong. It would be big mistake.

Absolutely.
I would prefer life in solitary for him without any ability to outside communicate.

Diantha · #22 (**permalink**) 07-28-2006, 05:36 PM

Yay!

Why don't we just let him starve to death.

Tree Hugger · #23 (**permalink**) 07-28-2006, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swoop187

Anyone who thinks Saddam is a victim should pull there heads out of there assess. the man is responsible for murder with his own two hands.

I know that. I think most people know that. However, images of Saddam being executed like a martyr or a captured hero would be used as propaganda for his supporters, which in turn would create more violence.

Why hand them a piece of pre-made propaganda?

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