Saddam Hussein waiting

As were waiting for news about Saddams death by hanging, i can´t help thinking that it´s wrong. Of course i´m against capital punishment, but there is also several other aspects, the obvious being that every person is entitled to a fair trial, and as pointed out on several occasions, the latest by the HRW for instance, there have been several flaws in the trial proceedings. I would also have liked to see more trials against him in due time, But i also think that it´s a harsher punishment to sit and wait for 30-40 years waiting day in and day out, having time to reflect upon one´s life.

UPDATE: The BBC has confirmed that the execution has taken place.

Saddam, Iraq, Hussein, hanging

Happy aid al Adha and a happy new 2007

Happy aid al Adha and a happy new year to all my readers! Let´s hope that this year´s haj will go as smoothly as planned with about 2 milion participating. The saudi auhorities has taken precautions to avoid the tragic stampede that cost 345 people their life, that occured last year. Let´s hope for the best.

Enjoy the holiday and go easy on the food!

Also a really happy new year to all of you!

Hajj, haj, Aid al Adha, Bairam, Aid Mubarak