Saddam Hussein Guilty - Sentenced to Death by Hanging

[Jodie]

No matter what is done, we all lose. If he is kept alive, then the world (Americans and Iraqis alike) will have the burden of feeding, clothing and providing him room and board for the remainder of his life. Also, if kept alive, then he could fuel an uprising that could bring him back into power. I realize this possibility is extremely slim, but you cannot disagree that it is at the very least possible, even if not feasible.

However, if he is put to death, then he could become a martyr and the fuel for insurgency may be increased.

I do think that the best thing would be to carry out the death sentence. The insurgency may get worse before it gets better, but eventually, if democracy is to survive (and if the Iraqi people want it enough), then the insurgency should theoretically subside and/or diminish completely.