I don't really care what those around the world think. This man was personally responsible for killing thousands of Americans and would have killed more given the opportunity. Many rejoice in the streets of middle eastern countries when something bad happens in America or to America. Why should we care what they think?

 

I don't remember saying you, or anyone else for that matter, should care. I simply was stating my opinion about the topic of the thread.

It's the proverbial "moral tightrope."

 

 

I know, thats why I want to know what he really thinks.

I think these passages from the Old Testament (Judges 9:51-56) seemed relevant:

 

51But there was a strong tower in the center of the city, and all the men and women with all the leaders of the city fled there and shut themselves in; and they went up on the roof of the tower.

 

52So Abimelech came to the tower and fought against it, and approached the entrance of the tower to burn it with fire.

 

53But a certain woman threw an upper millstone on Abimelech's head, crushing his skull.

 

54Then he called quickly to the young man, his armor bearer, and said to him, "Draw your sword and kill me, so that it will not be said of me, 'A woman slew him.'" So the young man pierced him through, and he died.

 

55When the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, each departed to his home.

 

56Thus God repaid the wickedness of Abimelech, which he had done to his father in killing his seventy brothers.

The words of Martin Luther King, Jr. provide some food for thought: "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." In that light it's a bit troubling to see the bloodlust and extreme celebration of violence exhibited by some today. I don't find solace in that.

 

Bin Laden was undoubtedly a heinous, evil person and his death is an important and necessary event, and for that I am glad that chapter is finally closed. But, his death is in no way justice for the near 3,000 lives that were lost on 9/11 and the countless others lost in the subsequent wars. Neither does his death mark the end of terroristic threats or al-Qaida. At this point, he was more of a figurehead with little to no ability to organize and finance terrorism as he had previously. It's worth keeping it in perspective.

I'm torn, to an extent I don't like it. I can't say I really cheered. I'm glad he's gone, it proves that when we set out to do something our nation won't stop until the job is done. I hate to hear about any one dying, the loss of life is just not something one likes to think about. On the flip side, had I came across Bin Laden I would have shot him in the head as well, then burned him at the stake in my front yard and sent his ashes to some volcano in the Pacific.... for further burning. But that's just me.

I'm torn, to an extent I don't like it. I can't say I really cheered. I'm glad he's gone, it proves that when we set out to do something our nation won't stop until the job is done. I hate to hear about any one dying, the loss of life is just not something one likes to think about. On the flip side, had I came across Bin Laden I would have shot him in the head as well, then burned him at the stake in my front yard and sent his ashes to some volcano in the Pacific.... for further burning. But that's just me.

 

I hate to hear about good people dying. Osama was evil, pure evil. I do not feel one ounce of bad.

I hate to hear about good people dying. Osama was evil, pure evil. I do not feel one ounce of bad.

 

Agreed, it brought a smile to my face. Say what you want about people dying but he deserved it.

Agreed, it brought a smile to my face. Say what you want about people dying but he deserved it.

I have never agreed with you so much as we have since yesterday.

:lol: it's an odd feeling.

I have never agreed with you so much as we have since yesterday.

:lol: it's an odd feeling.

 

I agree.

Beech, here is my take, for what its worth. (Buffalo Springfield) Life is a precious gift from God. We only get one, but when you take a life you should have to pay for doing that act. I'm also a stong believer in Capitol Punishment in severe cases. People like Bin Laden who only kill due to a racist hate deserves to die. But, and here it is, he is a human with a family and I have to feel very little remorse for his life. That he lost his life and had a chance to give up and keep it. If I had a chance I would have done as the Navy Seal did.

I hate to hear about good people dying. Osama was evil, pure evil. I do not feel one ounce of bad.

 

I just don't really like to hear about anyone dying. I'm not sure whether or not I believe he was pure evil. I just think he had it all twisted up and believed his own lies and propaganda. I really think he may have brain washed himself. Regardless the guy had issues, but that's to our new health care system for foreign terrorists he's been cured.

So you would agree with those who claim that the celebrations last night were unbecoming of the US?

 

To be honest I would say that everyone's cheering is because just has been served, not necessarily because OBL was killed. Had he been captured there would've likely been similar cheering and events. The fact that he's dead though give a bit of a definitive end to that chapter in American history. OBL is no longer the most feared terrorist in the US/World.

NPR: Is It Wrong To Celebrate Bin Laden's Death

 

"Laura Cunningham, a 22-year-old Manhattan reveler — gripping a Budweiser in her hand and sitting atop the shoulders of a friend — was part of the crowd at ground zero in the wee hours Monday. As people around her chanted "U-S-A," Cunningham was struck by the emotional response. She told New York Observer: 'It's weird to celebrate someone's death. It's not exactly what we're here to celebrate, but it's wonderful that people are happy.' "

 

I feel the response made by the Catholic Church is a pretty accurate way of how I see things. I really did like the Mark Twain quote they referenced though: "I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure."

I didn't like the cheering.

The celebration was appropriate, but it is time to move forward. I will never forget how enraged I was when they showed images of people in Palestine throwing a parade when the Twin Towers were hit. Still gets my blood boiling today. Bin Laden was a vile human being not worthy of existing on this Earth. The world should be a better place without him. The world without the 1000s of innocent people killed on 9/11 is not.