Uday And Qusay On Display

American Voices

July 30, 2003 | ISSUE 39•29

Last week, the U.S. military defended its decision to place the bodies of Saddam Hussein's sons on display. What do you think?

I can think of no better way to win opposing Iraqi hearts and minds than by showing them some opposing Iraqis' actual hearts and minds.

Patrick Herron
Computer Specialist
o, we've got Uday and Qusay. Now, how about the eapons-way of ass-may estruction-day

Darcie Windham
Activity Director
Now the Iraqis will love us, like they were supposed to in the first place.

Juan Russ
Station Engineer
My heart goes out to Saddam. I can't imagine what it's like to lose even one, much less two evil henchmen.

Marty Felder
Bus Driver
Raise the heads on gilded poles! Roast the fatted calf! We need a rousing song--summon Toby Keith!

Terrance Fleck
Histopathologist
Super. Now, let's show those bodies to the economy and our problems are over.

Alisa Overstreet
Systems Analyst

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