Poll: 1 in 5 Americans would pay to see Osama executed, WOuld you?

[Moonbeam]

Originally posted by: kage69

We know who we are by how we treat the least among us.

That outlook may have worked for Dostoevsky, but the world has changed since his time. This isn't a political dissident we're talking about. I find nothing wrong with bringing the man to justice, be it a simple round of ball ammunition the head, or letting him rot in a cell (ostensibly the smarter thing to do).

You say that to avoid recognizing who you are. You seek Osama's level because you too are full of hate. Don't forget, you both have in common the same sense that you are completely self justified. It's why the humble are Kings.

I disagree. I'm sure many here are quite aware of who they are, despite whatever the meager amount of info this medium can provide. I doubt a few lines of text can define you, the same holds true for the rest of us. Believe it or not, there can be a desire for justice devoid of hate. If the nature of the transgression demands a type of firm punishment, so be it. Again, this isn't a political dissident or mere 2 bit criminal, he's responsible for the worst case of terrorism ever to occur on our shores, and the blood of thousands is on his hands. I seriously doubt anyone here has the same sense of self-justification that Osama has. He turned his back on a life of luxury and sought out conflict to further his religious agenda, completely willing to plunge the world into a holy war and to endure the deaths that would result.
Self-justification and humbleness are not mutually exclusive. One can be resolute in purpose, humble, and aware that in this ugly world, there are some that need to be sent to the Great Mother as they've proved they can't be left to their own devices. Now were someone here advocating the eradication of all things Muslim due to it not fitting in with their religious subscription, or through a fear of further militant attacks, then that would be lowering yourself to Osama's level of hateful delusion. Unless someone here attempts to murder thousands in coldblood, no one is 'seeking Osama's level.' To accuse as such is an affront to both the severity of his crime, and to innocent law-abiding citizens.
Justice is not hate.

Well that was pretty good kage. I certainly agree with most of what you say. With regards to levels, I thought I made that clear. I am speaking of the similarity is wishing a hateful death on other people. In my view the only important thing to do with Osama is to make sure he's stopped. Life in prison is sufficient for that. Hate gets in the way of cold determination to bring people to justice in my opinion. It makes you just like your enemy. When hate takes over it's OK to attack Iraq as a surrogate for Osama. Hate is blind. We become what we fear and hate until our humanity is gone. It's the power of the One Ring.

 

[kage69]

It's the power of the One Ring.

 

[martind1]

I think It would be better to force him to drink beer eat some Bar-B-Que while scantily clad/naked women dance around him.


Put that on t.v. with the caption: THIS COULD BE YOU!



yvan eht nioj!

 

[CaptnKirk]

I'll just wait for the slow motion instant replays on the FOX channels.

 

[BugsBunny1078]

Best to forgive and forget.

 

[XMan]

Would the pay-per-view proceeds go to the victims fund? If so, sure, why not.

Otherwise, let the guy rot in a 8x10, blank-walled room, 24 hours a day for the rest of his life. No TV or entertainment, just enough food and water to keep him alive and his own thoughts to keep him company.

 

[chess9]

I'd pay to do it myself though.

-Robert

 

[Nebor]

Absolutely not, that's awful. Public executions are a thing of the past, a dirty memory to be wiped from memory.

 

[maddogchen]

wow, final results 16/84 about 19% so the poll was pretty close