Cinnamon Zone

In the first day following Saddam's execution, People's reactions varied between those who celebrated the execution and rejoiced in it, others who saw that it carried a very dark implications, and others who had nothing but confusion and ambivalence.

Leaving all his deeds aside, we can't deny that Saddam's hasty execution sent a very insulting supplemented message: If you're not some U.S puppet, then you have to bear the consequences. And this was reinforced by Israel's declaration that they consider Saddam's execution "the ultimate justice". So here's the equation: Israel thinks Saddam's execution serves their interests, so there's no way it could be to our advantage, for it's universally acknowledged: Arab + Israel = Zero Sum Game. So, you do the math.

Like any other leade, Saddam had a good side and a bad side. As for the bad side, no need to mention anything because it's being rubbed in our ears every day. So let's try to be objective and focus on some of his positive points.

For example, Saddam was the only Arab leader to win the UNESCO award for eradicating illiteracy. He provided free college education for everyone, and provided very encouraging incentives for people to continue their high education, such as giving anyone who finishes their M.A  a car, and a brand new Mercedes for those who finish their PHD. In fact, my incle even told me that when he was studying in Europe, he had some Iraqi colleagues, and while he received $100 from his parents in Amman every month, Iraqi students received $600 dollars monthly from the Iraqi embassy.

Moreover, Saddam is the only Arab leader who didn't have any accounts in foreign banks; no matter they tried no prove that he did to defame his reputation. He also facilitated the ownership and investment of lands in Iraq for Iraqi people. He facilitated loans to buy lands, and other loans to build on them. And whoever finishes building his house, was exempted from the land loan. 

I'm not saying that any of this justifies the crimes Saddam has committed against humanity, but I'm saying that there are many other leaders in the civilized world who committed crimes against humanity and are continuing to do so. The only difference is that they are left unpunished. To top them: George W. Busch.

Again, I'm not justifying what Saddam did, but I insist that we must look at his both dark and bright side, like we do with other leaders who are even worse than Saddam... just take a moment before you start cussing out and congratulating people on Saddam's death, this could reflect badly on us, very badly.

P.S: remember when Isaac Rabin was killed in 1995? Didn't we all rejoiced and celebrated his death? Did it occur to anyone how bad that was for us? We should've known it since he was killed by Israelis themselves; I told you it's a zero-sum game. Again, you do the math.