Yeah it's too bad he had to lose his life, but he was the mastermind behind thousands of lives lost. Kinda goes back to the death penalty debate. Welp, I am for it. If some person came in your home and killed your family, wouldn't you be glad / relieved the day of (if) he got the death penalty? Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be watching the execution cheering. I would be solemn. But inside your heart, there would be some peace and relief most likely. I would want that! That's Justice!
And, we're celebrating a job well done -- this war was put in play because of what this man planned for the destruction of our country to happen on 9.11.01. Our troops, all the men and woman who have served, fought, been away from their families, sacrificed so much- many their lives even- we celebrate a job well done - the purpose for the fight. Bin Laden was tagged as the one responsible for the 9-11 attacks.
Now i know full well this doesn't mean the war is over now. But don't you celebrate an item on the to-do list that is finally completed after being on there 9 years? Woohoo! The Americans executed (pardon the pun) what they set out to do!!
I feel like all these people who are woos-ing out on Osama's death... why would you mourn this guy's death? Claiming all this about peace and he was a human too. Kind of seems to cheapen all the lives lost in pursuing this mission - War on Terror, and all the lives lost on 9/11.
Quit trying to be so politically correct.
from BBC news live feed: 2236: The UN Security Council welcomes the death of Bin Laden, describing it as a "critical development" in the fight against terrorism, according to the AFP news agency.
Bush was quoted saying "It is a victory for America" - and that is the truth!!!
Another live feed from BBC.co.uk 2313: Lia in New Jersey, writes: "It feels good to be an American citizen today. Not simply because we kept firm in our promise to bring down a terrorist icon, but because the world feels just a little bit safer. What has happened in the past can finally be laid to rest. We can concentrate, now, on fortifying efforts to continue conquering world terrorism; rebuilding peace and prosperity across all walks of life, all cultures and for every person in the world who deserves life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Well said.
I feel like I'm being redundant in efforts of getting my point across! Death penalty! And if you're so concerned about his well being, just know the military gave him a proper muslim burial at sea. Body was cleansed & so forth. I personally don't feel he even deserved that. I mean, just toss his lifeless body over board and be done with it!
No, I'm not throwing a party with cake and balloons, but I will say feel happy about it. Our neighbors put up an American flag, and I put up ours too!
Had to get my thoughts out on this one because I actually was somewhat appalled at people--mainly just in the Christian circles by how much they were condemning those who were in the streets celebrating the victory of what the troops did.
However, I was pleased to see the unity that did occur-- Democrats/Republicans, etc. weren't so divided. And for once I didn't mind listening to Obama talk about such things.
And let me just say this: I've seen a lot of people trying to get their view points across indirectly by posting scripture verses about not celebrating your enemies death & whatever. Well I came across Psalm 54 a few nights ago.
Psalm 54
5 May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them.
Do as you promised and put an end to them.
6 I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you;
I will praise your name, O Lord,
for it is good.
7 For you have rescued me from my troubles
and helped me to triumph over my enemies.
Psalm 57
6 My enemies have set a trap for me.
I am weary from distress.
They have dug a deep pit in my path,
but they themselves have fallen into it.
Amen & amen.
