[billbears]

You will notice, perhaps, that Jesus of Nazareth did NOT protest the death of the two thieves, but forgave the ONE who specifically asked for mercy. He did NOT however, spare the lives of either who admitted they were (justly) condemned to die.

Let's assume that we could prove Christ supported the death penalty. I'm not going to argue that one way or another. I would however ask what would Christ think of the absolute glee, the joking, etc. at the death of even a criminal.

Note, I am not arguing for clemency in this situation. Saddam was found guilty and he does deserve to face the punishment for his crimes. But suggesting betting pools when he hangs, jpegs of Hussein in a hangman game, and the other general jokes about his death are, at least in a civilized society, wrong and more than a little disgusting. I can already see the WOO-HOOs and LOLs posted when the news comes through that Hussein has died.

But then again as the Roman Empire began its slow descent into oblivion, the bloodlust demanded by its general citizenry in the Colosseum increased as well...

[null and void]

Let's assume that we could prove Christ supported the death penalty.

If there were no death penalty there would be no Christianity.

[TaxRelief]

Hi, Billbears!

This "glee" is actually just time-killing on a slow thread.

The Hangman game is entertaining as a time-killer (no pun intended).

[Robert A Cook PE]

I'm saddened by his death - by anyone's death. We are not civilized if we ever enjoy even a necessary killing.

BUT - It is needed. It is essential that he die.

The liberals/socialists/communists have murdered now this past century over 150 millions of people in their lust to take over the world as they see fit, yet it is telling that THEY are ones protesting a single needed and justified and properly tried death, while trying to evoke improper sympathy by citing irrelevant Biblical and false calls to Jesus' memories.

When their altar is cleared of the 45 million aborted taxpayers they have killed, then I will perhaps begin to listen to their blood-stained appeals.

[Earthdweller]

"But suggesting betting pools when he hangs, jpegs of Hussein in a hangman game, and the other general jokes about his death are, at least in a civilized society, wrong and more than a little disgusting."

Do you think we need to go to anger management classes?

Really,... Dr. Pill.... How do you suggest people blow off steam from enduring the sight of mass murders? Maybe you would prefer some built up frustration exploding on the streets?

Take a chill pill.

[altura]

But suggesting betting pools when he hangs, jpegs of Hussein in a hangman game, and the other general jokes about his death are, at least in a civilized society, wrong and more than a little disgusting,,,,,

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Then, why am I laughing?