SADDAM GAVE $170,000 TO DETROIT CHURCH

Seen here in a picture taken in 1980, Saddam Hussein, yes THAT Saddam Hussein travelled to the US for undisclosed reasons back when he was the US Government's middle eastern darling. According to an article at WNDU.com, he met with Father Jacob Yasso who explained to Saddam that his church was in debt for $170,000. Saddam simply replied that he would cover that debt. According to this same article, Hussein went on to donate more money to several churches in the area.

The point here is not to say that Saddam is neccesarily a good guy, just because he donated some money to some churches, but to say that people who do nice things aren't neccesarily good guys, either. Think about that, the next time Phillip Morris donates money to battered women's shelters or US surgeons operate on Iraqi wounded...

Check out the original article at WNDU.com.

From WNDU.com:

Saddam Hussein: Honorary citizen of Detroit, Michigan

Posted: 03/26/2003 04:09 pm
Years before Saddam Hussein became an enemy to the United States, he was reportedly seen as a friend and made an honorary Detroit citizen.

In 1980 when Saddam Hussein was on good terms with America, he was quite the giver. Hussein donated money to help several churches in the motor city, Detroit.

There are pictures of a meeting between a Detroit priest and Saddam Hussein when he accepted the donation.

Father Jacob Yasso of the Sacred Heart Chaldean Church says, "He said, 'We hear you have a debt on your church'. I said, 'Yes Mr. President'. He said, 'How much?'. I said '$170,000'. He said, 'I'll pay it off for you'."

Father Yasso returned the favor at that same meeting 23 years ago. He gave Hussein a key to the city of Detroit making him an honorary citizen.