The End of a Terrorist: Osama Bin Laden is Dead

I totally agree. I am not celebrating a man getting a bullet in the head, I am celebrating that HE is no longer here to perpetrate and coordinate such heinous crimes against humanity. I know there will be others to take his place, but I feel that this gives closure to a lot of people who have felt very unsafe in their own home country and traveling abroad.He has stricken us all with fear and now that fear can be lifted a little.There may be others to take his place but he had the power and intellect to go further than any other terrorist before him and I hope not another one for a very long time..if ever. Being attacked on our own soil was the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced.AS for where was I? I wrote a post last night that you may have already read, so I won’t repeat it here again:)
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I’m a new follower. I do agree with you somewhat about how we should not celebrate his death. The US should be classier than that. I also think its hard to be relieved and that we should be bracing ourselves for retaliation. When I think of OBL I think not only of all the lives that were taken but of how he and the 9/11 attacks really were the ultimate downfall of our nation – spiritually and financially we were damaged. I remember that was when Bush tried to stimulate spending and the economy. Interest rates were lowered…everyone bought homes and enjoyed the luxury of “fake equity” and we still have not recovered. We have a long way to go. I enjoyed your post! http://hungrigyrl.blogspot.com
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I will never forget where I was on 9/11. I was living and working in NYC and just arrived at work on 17th and 5th ave. I stepped off of the elevator in disbelief when I heard the cries and learned what happened. I quickly left work and walked, yes walked back to my apartment in Brooklyn. It took all of 5 1/2 hours for me to get home that day. It was a day I wish I could forget but will always be in my memory, that was one of the scariest days of my life.
As for Bin Laden’s death, I was at home watching the Celebrity Apprentice and the show was interrupted with ths news. Although this has been the mission of the United Staets for years, I’m fearful of the aftermath that this can cause to our country. Extremists are still alive and everywhere and still have an agenda. I can just hope and pray that this will bring an end to the threats to our country, but who knows it may just be the beggining.
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The appreciation of our troops and their vigilance to persevere in fighting for our freedom and keep us safe is a true reflection of our spirit. Bin Ladin and his death are but a symbol of those who have hatred in their hearts and hurt others….. and although happy in some way that this cruel person can no longer be part of this remorseless pursuit, he is but one of this larger concern. We were living in Europe on September 11 and the sense of shock and helplessness was overwhelming to watch as an Ex-Pat. Viewing this unexplainable event touched so many of our international community of friends expressing their concerns and support, but also hearing other view points and opinions that were not always so consoling. Embassy notifications and new concerns of our traveling, keeping a lower profile and our children were foremost in our thoughts with this new unknown and uncertain world. Our lives were touched in a different way living abroad ….and loving our country. My experience has made me mindful not to try to add fuel to this fire, but be vigilant and appreciate our freedoms….. support and care for those who are fighting for us. We are truly fortunate in so many ways. Let us all be mindful in pursuit of our freedom.

I too am a little concerned about the celebrating in the streets. I have friends and family serving overseas and it’s so volatile right now I fear for their safety if our intentions are misunderstood.

September 11 was the run through for my wedding. I was getting my dress and hair finalized and fitted. I heard it on the radio as I drove my finance to work and than went home to watch it stunned. I was in Chicago and my office is blocks form the Sears tower, my husband office was in the suburbs but next to the campus of a very large international finance company in those early hours we were all so scared that we could be the next target.
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This is a subject I touched on last night on my Facebook profile and I was met with mixed comments. Most people agreed with me, but some thought I was almost defending Bin Laden. That, of course, was not the case at all, my point was exactly what you are saying in your post; I am grateful to our men and women who have served our country, who have risked their lives to keep us safe, and now one less monster walks amongst us on this earth thanks to them. But it doesn’t seem right to me how we watched in horror back in 2001 as we saw these same people take to the streets and celebrate what they did to us on 911, and then we turn around and do the same? Do we think we’re better and have a “right” to do as we please but not as we preach? There is a fine line, celebrating, chanting and cheering out in the streets might just only harvest more resentment and hate towards us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on such a huge historic milestone for all of us.

I found out from my mom this morning since we were away from the TV and computer last night. Although this is a good thing for our country, I do feel that it won’t be the end of it unfortunately. I agree completely with your views on the celebration.
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I was on my way to work when & heard it about 9/11 when it happened on the radio. I called one of my local friends because her family lived in New York. It was a weekday at a wildlife preserve, so we were pretty empty and listened to radio coverage all day. It was surreal. Last night, I was taking a break from laundry & watching Nene get called abusive on Celebrity Apprentice when it was interrupted.

I agree with so much that you wrote in this post. I had about 15 minutes of a rush until the reality of the situation settled into my core. As a military spouse, my thoughts went immediately to my husband, my friends, the countless men & women in uniform who are going to be at even greater risk now.
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Oh good gawd, you were in high school?! I was on a Midtown bus, on my way to work.

I found out about Bin Laden’s death on Twitter. I’m relieved that his death is providing some much-needed closure to victims’ families.
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