and America rejoices. Read article here.
I'm not Muslim. I'm not American. I'm completely apathetic when it comes to politics. I vote based on platform and programs, and sometimes, because the candidate is endorsed by someone I know.
However, I feel that it is completely inappropriate to show the type of revelry that has arisen because of the death of one man. Sure, this man caused the death of thousands of people, injured countless other, and doubtless, affected innumerable families. But does his death really call for this kind of celebration?
Let us remember that Osama was a human being, too. A person with family and friends. Let us not forget that he has supporters. There are those who believe in his cause. There are those who have died and who will die for his cause. There are others who will carry on what he has begun.
Don't get me wrong. I mourned when I found out about the 9/11 attacks. That was a tragedy. Today's death is just vengeance. And violence begets more violence.
I don't want to be an alarmist (but I usually am), but a good commander always has failsafes. A war is not won nor fought by one man. There is no doubt that while Osama's death may be a blow to the jihad, it is far from over.
Was justice done? Maybe it's enough for the families of those who died in 9/11. But I don't know if any justice was achieved today.
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