Saddam Hussein's noose for auction
THE noose that was used in the execution of brutal dictator Saddam Hussein is up for sale but you will never guess how much they want for it. Ref. Source 7
Image of Saddam Hussein just after capture from Wikimedia public domain.
Saddam Hussein (Hover)
The followers perhaps or a collector. Items like this will always be sought as it is considered a piece of history a defining moment. I personally cannot relate to the purchase.
International Level: Senior Politician / Political Participation: 188 18.8%
Although this is something that can be attractive to historical collectors, I don't think such an auction should be held as a reminder of a person who did such violent actions among people in the middle east.
International Level: Envoy / Political Participation: 240 24%
Wow, this is eye opening and it's in FP, which is a credible source. Now, this doesn't make what Syria is doing today okay. Nor should the present administration be held account for what a past administration did or didn't do. But it shows, as I've said once or twice, that countries will do what they feel is in their best interests. It also shows the deplorable lack of regards we humans have for each other.