I would like to continue on from yesterday's post about the execution of Saddam Hussein by addressing a topic that hits particularly close to home for me. I have been absolutely flabbergasted by some of the hate-filled bile that has come from the mouths and fingers of right wing Christians.

( This entry is targeted directly at those who think Christianity allows them to be completely tasteless pricks. )

I am sure most of you by now are aware that Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging earlier today. I'd like to express my thoughts on the matter, especially as I am a vehement opponent of the death penalty ( Read more... )

I've been trying to articulate some current thoughts into an entry but the words aren't coming, at least not to my satisfaction. The general gist is that I deeply believe in the sanctity of life but I am appalled at the hypocrisy of many who claim to agree with my position. I believe quite passionately that taking another human life is not ( Read more... )

I must say, there's something about the death penalty that seriously and deeply bothers me within my conscience. I cannot possibly view it as an act of a civilised people or as a means of serving justice. Maybe this makes me some bleeding heart, but on an intellectual level, I cannot find a purpose that validates capital punishment, and on ( Read more... )