Transcript Reactions to the Death of Saddam Hussein

Reactions to the Death of
Saddam Hussein
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Reactions to the Death of
Saddam Hussein
Evidence suggests that the United States helped
Saddam Hussein with battle plans and intelligence
during the Iran/Iraq war of the 1980s. Knowing what we
do now about how Hussein ran Iraq, do you believe that
the U.S. should have supported him in this war?
Should the U.S. support controversial leaders with
questionable humanitarian records if doing so is in our
own country’s interests?
a) YES. The U.S. may need to support controversial leaders
with questionable humanitarian records if doing so is in our
country's interests.
b) NO. The U.S. should not support controversial leaders
with questionable humanitarian records even if doing so is
in our country's interests.
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Reactions to the Death of
Saddam Hussein
Were you surprised that the execution of
Saddam Hussein was front page news across
the globe, not just in the United States, Iraq,
and neighboring Middle Eastern countries?
a) YES. I was surprised to see that Saddam
Hussein's execution was front page news across
the globe.
b) NO. I was not surprised to see that Saddam
Hussein's execution was front page news across
the globe.
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Reactions to the Death of
Saddam Hussein
Do you believe it was possible for Saddam
Hussein to receive a fair trial in his own country,
given his public status and extreme
unpopularity?
a) YES. It was possible for Saddam Hussein to
receive a fair trial in Iraq.
b) NO. It was not possible for Saddam Hussein to
receive a fair trial in Iraq.
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