[Very OT] Saddam Hanging Video -- Some comments

[Ivan Avery Frey]

Madison Kelly wrote:
> Paul King wrote:
>> Sorry for this off-topic post
>>
>> The un-censored video (complete with camera misfirings) can be seen at
>>     <snip>
> 
> I know *many*, *many* people have watched this, so please don't take 
> this as a personal thing, but I think watching that video degrades our 
> already-suffering society. I certainly don't think it's appropriate for 
> this list (but you did cover that with your subject).
> 
> Fark took the stance that even though groups like CNN and Fox want to 
> share it, fine for them, but they wouldn't. For that, I give them huge 
> props. As they said, it's a snuff film. To me, watching it is akin to 
> getting everyone out for a good 'ol public hanging. Something that 
> should have stayed done away with.
> 
> I have no lost love for Hussein, but I think this whole thing has been a 
> giant farce.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Thank you.

Ivan.
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