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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (190936)	12/29/2006 7:34:35 PM
From: one_less	Respond to of 793914

”The reason I'm not so keen on killing Saddam is that it stops him saying things which might be very interesting.” I am not keen on it either. I figure all decent and honorable people are struggling with this outcome. He is subdued and we have the time and ability to consider his case further. Your alternative does have merit. However in my view, he has had ample opportunity for self expression with explanations for his actions and outlooks. On many such occasions he has simply condemned himself. And he continues to intimidate others and society by his presence. He has never shown remorse or even admitted fault, which suggests he would rise again if the political climate were to change in favor of Bathists … it would not be the first time an exiled leader returned with a vengeance toward those who cast him out. ”Swap his knowledge for his survival. Say, one day for an hour of good information. Or some such.” Certainly if there were some benefit to society in keeping him alive I would support it. I don’t support the killing of someone out of a lust for their blood, regardless of their crime. However, there are certain venues of human endeavor that I (and any system of human justice) am ill equipped to resolve within the bounds of our natural humanity. This leaves me with only the wish to have such a cup taken from me. The only viable alternative that I can see to the death sentence is dying in prison after a life of incarceration. I am not convinced that the latter is a more merciful; it lacks the resoluteness required of an effective justice system. It also assumes we will always be able to maintain that sanction. Thanks for suggesting a reasonable alternative. gem

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (190936)	12/29/2006 7:39:33 PM
From: DMaA	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793914

I wish we could ask Timothy McVey a few questions now. The reason I'm not so keen on killing Saddam is that it stops him saying things which might be very interesting.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (190936)	12/29/2006 9:08:45 PM
From: skinowski	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793914

For as long as Saddam - the man - is alive, so is Saddam - the idea. For as long as he is alive, he'll continue to inspire his former followers... to mischief. Once he is dead, many of those who still hope for a restoration will need to face the new reality. I believe this is same the logic which caused throughout history a good number of royal heads to roll. He was convicted and sentenced... if the Iraqi court will decide to let him live, they will. He made such decisions about others many, many times.