[teenyelliott]

The execution was far more humane than the treatment the Iraqis received from him.

I completely agree.

I don't enjoy watching the video, but it's important that Saddam's millions of victims realize that he's really gone for good.

I agree also that for the Iraqis who were victimized for so long, watching this would be a sort of catharsis. But I assume you are not one of his millions of victims.

So if you don't enjoy it, why watch it?

[CAWats]

So if you don't enjoy it, why watch it?

I think your assumtion that the only reason to watch it is for enjoyment is wrong. People watch for a variety of reasons: curiosity, a look at history, etc.

[wireman]

So if you don't enjoy it, why watch it?

Well teeny, I watched it because it bears historic significance and I chose to. As disquieting as it is to watch any life come to an abrupt end, this guy richly deserved it.

Executions are never pretty, but they should always be public. Criminals ought to know what awaits them - the deterrent effect is greatly heightened.

I'm sure you'll disagree.

[Enosh]

why watch it?

Empathy.