Gainako Newspaper

Gainako's editorial received several mixed reactions from our readership on the Execution of Former
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Some celebrated his death by expressing that justice has taken its
course against someone who allegedly committed so many human genocides against his own citizens
and neighbors. Others were hesitant about the timing of the execution to coincide with the Muslim
celebration of Edul Adha (Feast of Blood Sacrifice).

As the world reacts to this execution, many also expressed doubt as to whether capital punishment was
the right form of punishment to be handed to such brutal dictators like Saddam. Several legal and religious
scholars also added their skepticism on whether justice was seen to be carried out in full. By executing
Saddam on a single incident, leaving out victims like the Kudis, the Kuwaits, Sunnis and many Iranians
cases uninvestigated. As the Pop Said “Two wrongs never make a right”.

At Gainako, we strictly oppose death by hanging. Sadam should have been jailed. We understand the
feelings of the many Iraqis whose tears dripped as a result of alleged tyranny, but killing him is like resting
his soul. The timing of the whole event with the Muslim feast was also disheartening. The Al-Malik
Government and his allies should have known better. A Government out to unify a country must recognize
all the different religious sects.

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