Hudreds of Iraqis Volunteer to Be Saddam’s Hangman
We’re not talking about the doodle game played in notebook margins. Iraq’s top judge knocks down Saddam’s appeal and the former dictator will be strung up. Analysis so far says it’s a sad, sad thing for Iraq. The Economist basically says it’s a pointless act in a greater quagmire of deadly issues. We guess. Unless, you know, you’re actually from Iraq. Then we feel like it would be pretty damn satisfying.
Hundreds of Iraqis from all walks of life and religions apparently agree. The new Iraqi government does not have a hangman on the payroll. However, an adviser to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told ABC he gets over thirty requests a day for the right to pull the lever on Mr. Hussein.
Surely, another “victim” of the December of Death. He could reportedly go any day after the Tuesday ruling. (Pic from Reuters reported on Spiegel)
