The whole Saddam case was as botched as the case for war. First his trial took too long and did not seem orderly. Then his future trials are canceled. Then his year-end execution is rushed in like someone trying to beat tax day at the post office.
But I was shocked flying through O’Hare yesterday to see the broadcast and rebroadcast of Saddam’s execution on some grainy hidden camera. Sure he was an awful person, but give him some respect in his final moments instead of rubbing it in. It’s this type of insensitivity that ruins our image outside and captivates/satisfies the mainstream within our borders.
Should we be proud as Americans to execute Saddam? I don’t feel that way.
This following article paints a very human picture of the man post-Iraq. Some parts funny, some sad. I only clicked the link because Google-News told me Gore Vidal wrote it, but I'm not so sure about that now.
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About Me
- Shauner
- Shaun spent 4 years in advertising and sales promotions, employed as a strategic planner and cultural anthropologist for clients such as Coors Brewing, Quiznos Subs, Miller Brewing, Bacardi-Martini, Motorola, and many more. In 2005, he left advertising to join the family business - a mid-sized microelectronics manufacturing firm. He is also active in several non-profits serving at-risk inner-city youth. When not at work, Shaun reminisces fondly about his 6 years of international DJ experience, 3 years of international surfing instructor experience, 4 years as an account planner, and his 120+ job interviews in the advertising industry. He has been recognized as a valuable change-agent and a rebellious advertising professional. He works well on new business strategy teams and intimate brainstorms. He has made as many friends as enemies due to his tendency towards deconstruction and creativity. He’s been sighted pushing boundaries that most people don’t think need to be pushed.
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