Nay-sayers need to let Saddam hang

    On Nov. 5, the Independent Iraqi Judiciary released their verdict in the trial of the man that has undoubtedly killed more Muslims than any person ever.  Not surprisingly, Saddam Hussein’s genocide of over 600,000 qualified him for crimes against humanity punishable by hanging.  This was certainly a victory for the United States, which now sees fair judgment on the man that many servicemen and -women sacrificed to depose.  But the major victory is for the Iraqis who can rejoice to see the creator of mass graves and torture chambers meet his ultimate demise at the hands of his own government.  One news correspondent in Iraq on the day of the verdict said that this is a wonderful day for every Iraqi, as most all had members of their family killed under Saddam’s regime. 
    A recent Gallup Poll says that 59 percent of Americans disapprove of the way that America is fighting the war.  This is surprising considering the successes America has had in the last two years of the war.  On June 29, 2004, America successfully handed over sovereignty to the Iraqi people.  The Iraqi people held their first truly free election on Jan. 31, 2005.  That election was very successful as women were allowed to vote, and many women were elected to the Iraqi Parliament.  Additionally, the voter turn-out in that election was higher than in America’s 2004 presidential election.  Not long ago, the Al Qaeda leader in Iraq, Abu Masab al-Zarqawi, was killed, leaving the insurgency in greater disarray. 
     But all these successes don’t seem to matter for some Americans that have been nay-sayers from the beginning.  Howard Dean, the leader of the Democratic National Committee, has consistently argued that Iraq was better off with Saddam Hussein in power.  Apparently he finds it acceptable for a government leader to use biological and chemical weapons against his own constituents to the tune of 600,000 deaths.  Iraq isn’t the happiest place on earth right now, but I know that any reasonable person realizes that Iraq is better off with their new sovereign government than living at the mercy of the “Butcher of Baghdad.”
    Americans have recently been concerned and disapproving of the way we are combating Al Qaeda in Iraq.  It’s not unpatriotic to question the president.  In fact, it’s a civic duty.  Hopefully, the Bush administration will answer our concerns and make any needed adjustments to improve the success of this war.  However, we must also realize that no war is without its losses.  As of Nov. 5, the day of Saddam’s sentence, there have been 2,320 American service men and women that have willingly made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  They fought to make America and the world safer.  I pray we don’t let their sacrifice be in vain.  
 
 
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