Saturday, December 30, 2006

 

No delight in death

They killed Saddam Hussein overnight. It was a legally and politically justified decision, I'm sure, but I can't take delight in it. I'm absolutely opposed to the death penalty, even when the guilt of the accused is without doubt, and the crimes are horrifying. But I struggle, struggle with the taking of a life - even in war, but yet more in situations such as this. I can't see that we have the right - I, at least, couldn't take it on myself, and I'm glad that our nation does not practice the death penalty, because as a citizen, I would be party to it.

Went to Digi's 2nd birthday party today: his parents are Tosha and Nik. Lots of people, and Jo had a good time, as did we. A really nasty drive back home - seriously bid rain and surface water on the road for much of it. Couldn't go above 35 for much of it. Money's not good at the moment. Heigh-ho. And I've got a nasty throat. If that's all we've got to complain about, though...

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# posted by MikeCamel @ 8:31 pm
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"I can't see that we have the right "- me neither!
# posted by Blogger Sally : 7:02 pm
 
But do the Shias, Kurds and other Iraquis who lost loved ones and suffered under Saddam have the right?
# posted by Blogger Gerrarrdus : 7:14 pm
 
I don't know. I really don't.
# posted by Blogger MikeCamel : 8:21 pm
 
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