Justice in a war zone

Saddam Hussein is finally dead. After 24 years of oppression by an evil, inhuman tyrant, the Iraqi people are finally and completely freed of his hold on Iraq. No longer can he be a mascot or leader for the Islamic terrorists. No longer is he a hero, sitting in a considerably clean and humane cell, demanding that he be given a fair trial. He is dead, and this is yet another blow to Islamic extremists who followed his lead. Capturing him was one great step in the liberation of Iraq; executing him was another.

I believe many Americans are skeptical and often critical of Iraq’s young and forming government. But few realize the guts and courage it takes to become any type of leader of a young democracy, and yet considering the great risks taken in leading a country in a war against terrorism, Iraq has already taken a great step; for President Jalal Talabani has held his ground, and now the Iraqi courts have done their part to eliminate their former President. Their military continues to strengthen, their schools and hospitals continue to be built and function, and the people continue to live; free. After only 4 years of democratic history for this small country, this is in no way a condition or progress to look down upon.

Can death ever be a good thing? War always involves death, and it’s very rarely a thing to rejoice over. Many Americans have lost a brother, sister, parent, spouse… the Iraqis, too, have had to pay a great price for freedom. But in one kind of death we can have no mixed feelings, for if we are righteous, if we know justice, and ultimately a higher power, we can greatly rejoice in the putting to death of evil. It is in this time when we can also reflect upon the sacrifice of our military and the lost lives of our soldiers, and know that it was not in vain. The great effort made in these years will always, with proper care and ongoing leadership, keep on giving.

Thank God for justice