To the
Editor:
I am
not sure many people noticed, but the execution of Saddam Hussein proved once
again the futility of using violence to end violence. Saddam would not have
generated much of a hero status if he were to die of old age in a prison
cell. Certainly not the martyred status he will receive from his past
supporters for accepting death in a courageous manner while those present at
his execution taunted, cursed, and ridiculed him.
For
America to win the “War on Terror” we
need to deal psychological blows to the enemy. Things like offering hope that
they will be able to go to work, to the market, and send their children to
school safely will eliminate far more terrorists than the most powerful
bombs. “Thou shall not kill” is a commandment to which we all
should
Michael Connor, Philadelphia
Mike is a member of the Bainbridge Prayer Community