Comments on: Saddam execution video goes live on the Internet

by: poy

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:24:12 +0000

yes/no depends on one’s motive for watching. public humiliation is perhaps a pointless tool of learning. watching someone pass away can be beautiful, or brutal, depending once again on circumstances.

by: Stranger

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:44:46 +0000

Is it any different than the crowds that once gathered for hangings in the UK? It’s not nice, but I don’t think it’s a contemporary phenomenon.

by: poy

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:00:27 +0000

just depends on culture/context. personally i couldnt be bothered watching his execution, but strangely i could be bothered typing this

by: me no see

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:48:21 +0000

me no see

by: koka

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:21:08 +0000

i think it’s not that important, u make too big fuss about it

by: Owwmykneecap

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:51:08 +0000

I ve seen a guy kill himself with a shot to the head which i reckon is far worse(maybe not)

But while not pleasent i cant agree with what you are saying, fascination with death is one of the most intrinsic human natures for obvious reasons.

I wonder what are your thoughts on the autopsy carried out on tv?

by: danger

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:53:14 +0000

Good post Piaras. You can read the BBC News 24 controller's thoughts on the BBC editorial policy towards the images/video of the execution here