They Had Families, Too

Published on January 7, 2007 By Gideon MacLeish In Current Events

Wilhelm Frick

3 sons 2 daughters from 2 marriages

Minister of the Interior Third Reich

Hans Frank

5 children

Governor-General of the General Government for the Polish Territories. Oversaw the segregation of Jews into ghettos.

Ernst Kaltenbrunner

1 son

Leader of the Austrian SS. It is said that even Heinrich Himmler feared him.

Alfred Rosenberg

2 children, 1 surviving.

Head of the Reich Ministry for Occupied Eastern Territories.

Fritz Sauckel

Father of ten children

General Plenipotentiary for the Employment of Labor.

All were sentenced to death at Nuremberg, all were executed. None of their children were given exile in opulent surroundings. They died for their crimes, as they should have.

Why is it that some in the press would attempt to generate sympathy for Saddam Hussein's family in light of everything the monster did? Saddam Hussein died for his brutal crimes against the people of Iraq, and he died without dignity, as he should have. Just like the animals I've listed above, Saddam Hussein should be remembered only as a disease, a blight on the human race, and not as a father or sympathetic figure. As his daughter lives out a luxurious exile, she is afforded a privilege that was not afforded to the children of these creatures. Her complaints ring hollow in my ears.

Comments

bakerstreet

on Jan 07, 2007

It could be added that she still supports the insurgency, and lives in custody in Jordan hiding as a wanted fugitive in Iraq, praising her father as a 'martyr'. What can you expect from some people, though. There are those here who say giving Hussein an undignified execution is as bad as gassing Kurds...

Ionolast

on Jan 07, 2007

As his daughter lives out a luxurious exile, she is afforded a privilege that was not afforded to the children of these creatures. Her complaints ring hollow in my ears.

So in other words, material possessions are what really matter?

bakerstreet

on Jan 07, 2007

"So in other words, material possessions are what really matter?

How could you possibly draw that from what Gideon is saying? Do you think a wanted fugitive in Iraq should have had cuddle time with Hussein before he was killed?

Ionolast

on Jan 07, 2007

How could you possibly draw that from what Gideon is saying?

Because it sounds to me like he's saying possessions and riches should be sufficient compensation.

Do you think a wanted fugitive in Iraq should have had cuddle time with Hussein before he was killed?

His daughter is a wanted fugitive? Maybe his hanging should have been postponed until she was caught and they could have hanged together.

jennifer1

on Jan 07, 2007

His daughter is a wanted fugitive? Maybe his hanging should have been postponed until she was caught and they could have hanged together.

well done icon - you came up with the solution to keep this lot happy!

bakerstreet

on Jan 07, 2007

"Because it sounds to me like he's saying possessions and riches should be sufficient compensation."

No, he's pointing out how senseless it is to bleet about how the poor, poor daughter of Hussein didn't get to talk to him, when in reality she could be facing the noose as well. It's taking active effort by the Jordanian government to prevent her being brought to justice for her support of the insurgency and Hussein. Given your ideas about 'pigs', no doubt you'll root for this waste that feels the same way about coalition soldiers.

"well done icon - you came up with the solution to keep this lot happy!"

Aren't you going to defend the poor, poor nazis above? Isn't your idea of compassion to speak well of inhuman monsters and insult people who vent their pain at them? After all, according to you insulting Hussein makes you just as bad as Hussein. Aren't you going to pop a pseudo-intellectual cap in the Jews that were so crass as to insult nazis?

*cough*nutjob*cough*

jennifer1

on Jan 07, 2007

grow up Baker you sound really foolish when you behave in this manner.

bakerstreet

on Jan 07, 2007

"grow up Baker you sound really foolish when you behave in this manner."

Mmmmm, yes. You're pleading for compassion for the Hussein family... and I sound foolish. You're saying that insulting Hussein makes you as bad as Hussein... and I'm foolish.

*deeeeranged*

Gideon MacLeish

on Jan 08, 2007

Because it sounds to me like he's saying possessions and riches should be sufficient compensation.

For fuck's sakes, Icono...did you overdose on stupid pills today? That's not even CLOSE to what I said.

Dr Guy

on Jan 08, 2007

Actually, at the last, I think Saddam showed some class. At least he did not go out screaming for revenge and crying and sniveling. But that is really beside the point of the article.

Listing those Nazis, I am reminded of the Star Trek Episode where Picard is captured by the Cardassians. I am sure that Gene Roddenberry was remembering those on your list when he created that episode.

jennifer1

on Jan 09, 2007

LW has just imploded - hahahah 7 threads - she is flaming me on 7 threads hahahah how sad! implode city! - now i will just sit back and watch the show hahaha!

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