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Saddam is Dead . . . Let the Festival Begin

Whym Rhymer
December 30, 2006
The quick execution of Saddam Hussein, the Butcher of Baghdad, after his long circus-like trial was welcomed by many and condemned by some but the timing of Saddam's death is a thing of wonder! Saddam's death came at the end of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, and as a prelude of sorts to the festival of Eid al-Adha.

The Hajj is a remembrance of the Prophet Abraham who is said to have been so devoted to God (Allah) that he was ready to take his son's life at God's (Allah's) request. Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice) follows the Hajj and lasts for three days, during which animals (sheep, goats, camels, etc.) are ritually sacrificed as a tribute to Allah and as a reminder that life (human life) is sacred.


Perhaps Saddam's death should be remembered as the first "animal" sacrifice of this year's Festival of Eid al-Adha; and perhaps it should continue to be remembered that way.
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Whym Rhymer

You'll find me opinionated and most of the time politically incorrect. I belong to no political parties or social groups, preferring independence and open options over the mindless, scripted group-think that pervades our society. Make no mistake about it, however, I am an American first and foremost -- I love my country but I'm not blind to it's imperfections -- imperfections you'll find me griping about very often. In other words, I live in the 'center' and the center is really a tough place to be. You don't have any extremists handy to give you guidelines about what to think, say or do so you have to actually figure out things for yourself.

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