Now call me a pansy liberal, but the death of Osama Bin Laden doesn't especially do anything for me. Sure, I think he probably should have killed for what he had done and may be capable of in the future. For me, I'm more interested in the repercussions of it. I want to see the Obama-opposed folks come out with the latest ridiculous reason why this wasn't good enough. I want to see what reaction this has amongst various groups in the middle-east. I want to see what unfolds from this, because it's pretty obviously not over.

I was reminded of a particular Dubya thing that I hated though; the way he refers to fighting "terror". Not terrorists, but terror. A subtle adjustment that turns them from being people fighting for their cause, into a vast unknowable metaphysical concept with no beginning or end. It leads scared people down the path of labelling all muslims "evil", rather than ever trying to understand their position.

Apparently he was shot in the left eye. How interesting.

the world was fucked anyway.... this is just going to help it go a bit faster.... He died a martyr, and can now be used as a symbol of American imperialism and oppression for many different bands of people..... Will killing him even change the way that Al-Qaida opperate? i think not one bit.

by Me

Whilst it is a victory for the US, it is little more than a moral victory today.
The world woke up this morning to news that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the man who masterminded the murder of over 3,000 people in the 9/11 attacks, had been killed by American forces in Pakistan.
Bin Laden was apparently holed up in a compound in Islamabad, and was living in a mansion, a stark contrast to the picture of a bearded man darting between caves that we have come to expect over the past decade. American troops shot bin Laden dead in a ground operation, the result of US intelligence first brought to light in August of last year.
Of the attack, President Obama said it was "the most significant moment in the US war against terror to date." Bin Laden had been number one on the FBI's list of most wanted criminals.
But what does his death really mean? Is it perhaps more significant to the US public than it is to those who followed Bin Laden?
As crowds gathered outside the White House today, merrily chanting "USA USA USA!" they'd be forgiven for believing that the world was all rosy again. The US has after all made catching Bin Laden it's priority since September 2001.
However, in the middle east, the probability is that members of Al Qaeda were merely moving on and planning their next action. The terrorist group would no doubt have been prepared for this eventuality. Whilst they were briefed and trained to protect Bin Laden with their lives, the fire fight within the compound gives proof of this, they would have also been briefed on the moves which would follow Bin Laden's death. As arrogant as he was throughout his years in hiding, Bin Laden himself cannot have expected to evade capture from the US for the rest of his natural life, and he would have made sure that plans to move on in his absence were drawn up.
So whilst US citizens celebrate today, there should be a feeling of anxiety in the air. Whilst we would all like to hope that this sort of thing would extinguish the threat of violence, the probability exists that it merely strengthens the resolve of those who seek to bring harm to the Western World.

Just my short take

If you're having security problems, I feel bad for you son! I got 99 problems but Bin Laden ain't one!

Think of the fish, man.

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Each side has a justified reasoning behind it...I'm not saying I'm a Bin Laden sympathizer, but he's not just "evil" for a reason. America didn't just get attacked because he thought it was funny. And our response wasn't necessarily that great either. Two buildings of ours destroyed...Two countries of theirs were annihilated...and we're still vengeful! Doesn't seem very "justified", now does it? Great day that swine has perished, but it should still be a day of reflection

Yeah, to comply with Islamic practice, preventing his grave from becoming a shrine. Plus, according to that same law any body has to be buried within 24 hours. You know, after confirming his DNA. What do you want, corpse pictures? You honestly think anyone is going to fake Osama Bin Laden's death, given that he could easily issue a couple videos as he has done in the past to disprove it?

funny how they kept both of saddams childrens bodies for 11 days before releasing them though eh?
also its against Islamic practise for bodies to become shrines anyway... even the saudi kings bodies are beried in unmarked graves, so that wouldn't really have been an issue i don't think....

proof that he was the most evil man known.... EVER!!!!
http://www.thesun.co.uk/...back-neighbours-say.html

also, that speech is amazing!