Four for Friday

Four for Friday (last one, I promise):

Q1 - Iraq: On Monday, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he opposed the death penalty for former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein but that his trial had reminded the world of the deposed leader's brutality. Even if Hussein loses his appeal and dies on the gallows, it probably will have little effect on the future of Iraq, experts say. What do you think...should Saddam Hussein's death penalty be carried out, and if so, what kind of impact do you think it will have in the U.S. action in Iraq?

I was always on the fence with the death penalty. I don't think it helps to avert crime and I do think it's hypocritical. But considering the extent of Hussein's crimes, and the amount of death he has caused, for him I would say it should be carried out. And I do agree with the experts, I think the toppling of his government had a huge impact in Iraq, one that will be felt whether he lives or dies.

Q2 - College: If you went to college, did you learn more from the social or academic aspects of the experience? If you didn't go to college, do you wish you had?

I did go to college, and I did learn a lot. I loved college, and the thing I loved most about it was how the classes were structured so openly, with a lot of debate and talking in general. I think I learned more from the social aspects that occurred while learning the academic aspects.

Q3 - Life and Religion: A friend's teenage son recently said that one of the problems he has with fundamental religion is that it teaches that we are all bad and that we are only going to be rewarded if we make all the right choices and do all the right things. He then said, "Life isn't the test; it's a time for learning." Your thoughts?

I don't think the basis of all religions is that we are all bad and therefore have to make up for it by making the right choices. I do think life is more of a time for learning rather than a test; or rather, it should be.

Q4 - Whodunit: If you could solve any unsolved crime in history (or prove with certainty that a particular crime was incorrectly solved, and resolve it), which one would you choose?

Who killed JFK.

Four for Friday