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Executing Democracy- A Year After Saddam's Execution

By "Persian Cowboy"

Cross posted from DSADP blog.A tragedy occurred in Pakistan yesterday. Benazir Bhutto, the fearless ex-prime minister of Pakistan was assassinated by individuals who have since been linked to Al-Queda. Sadly, this occurred two days prior to the anniversary of yet another assassination.Saddam Hussein was hanged on December 30, 2006. At the time, most individuals shied away from decrying his trial, appeals, and subsequent execution. However, our organization- DePaul Students Against the Death Penalty, was vocal in opposing his death sentence.The following article was published in the DePaulia newspaper shortly after his execution.Executing Democracy By Elliot Slosar A major setback occurred in our fight to abolish the death penalty. Saddam Hussein was hung this past weekend, during the holy time of Eid...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on December 29, 2007 (boomark / email).