I have seen many post that rejoices in the fact that Osama Bin Laden is dead and many re-quoting MLK about not rejoicing in death, even the death of an enemy. I think like many Americans I find it an internal conflict because I am happy that the man who orchestrated many terrorist attacks and was the figure head for 9/11 is gone but conflicted as my mind races with triumph of someones death. I would much rather have him captured and gone through the justice system but even as I think that as an alternative, I can’t help but think that the only alternative I want is one where even the justice system sentences him to death. (The following opinion will shock many). I believe in the death penalty. There are certain people who shouldn’t be in this world. The people who hacked hundreds of innocent children to death in Rwanda; beheaded them at their desks at school! Ben Laden who orchestrated countless terrorist attacks that killed thousands and changed others lives. People who did that, they should be executed through our justice system.
Even as I write this, I recognize the internal conflicting thoughts within my own mind and heart and I am happy that the US can claim this victory.
Posted by Mallroy on May 3, 2011 at 10:47 am
Thanks for this, buddy. I didn’t expect to have so many emotions as a result. How can one be relieved and perhaps even happy without rejoicing? Admittedly, I am also glad that such an evil person is no longer traipsing this earth; but all of the extremist behavior resulting from his death was a bit unsettling.