Saddam Execution Video

Against my better judgement I watched the footage of the Saddam execution filmed by someone on a mobile phone.

Although I do not agree with the death sentence I appreciate that Saddam was tried under laws whereby he could be sentenced to death.

In addition, I do not excuse the terrible crimes that were committed by Saddam Hussein whilst he were in power.

But what sort of Democracy allows a man to be insulted, heckled and shouted at as he has a noose tied around is neck? What judicial process allows an execution to be filmed on a mobile phone and posted on the internet within hours? How does a dark execution chamber, the hooded guards, the jibes and insults morally elevate this execution higher than some of the Al Qaeda beheadings that have occurred in the past?

Saddam Hussein Executed

It's reported that Saddam Hussein was executed at 0300 GMT despite last minute appeals to block the execution.

I'm not sure how I feel about this news. Of course, the man was a tyrant and tried under Iraqi law the death sentence could be passed down. But the same old question remains, is the world a safer place now he is dead? I'm not so sure...