Obama's Press Conference.

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Im really happy for the families who lost loved ones on 9/11. Hopefully this will give them a small sense of justice.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

Amen, maybe a little solice with the news.

Blueyed228 · May 2011

And if anything isnt appropriate at this time, I would think it would be the "George Bush sucks because he didnt get Bin Laden and Obama is awesome because he did". If Bush could have taken him out, he would have. I dont think this is the time to be comparing who did what. If we are not allowed to celebrate this as a country, then we certainly shouldnt be allowed to bash former presidents who made the effort to do the same thing.

This wasnt a political win for one side. This is a win for our country.

thesuninherhead · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Im really happy for the families who lost loved ones on 9/11. Hopefully this will give them a small sense of justice.
<p>Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]</p><p> </p><p>Thousands of innocent lives have been lost as a result of this conflict which have stemmed far beyond the US... where does the quest of 'justice' stop? A perception of the need for justice is what helped drive the terrorists in 9/11...</p><p>Since when do two wrongs make a right?</p><p> </p><p>*ETA that I certainly support those who've lost loved ones. I can't even imagine their pain and understand that they would like to see some form of justice... I just don't believe that killing another person should ever be seen to be cause for celebration- and in this case, the act is likely to inspire further acts of terrorism, IMO.</p>

ConKFA319 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Im really happy for the families who lost loved ones on 9/11. Hopefully this will give them a small sense of justice.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>This I will agree with. I hope they can gain some closure from all this.</div><div>
</div><div>The blatant celebration is making me a little anxious, though.</div>

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]And if anything isnt appropriate at this time, I would think it would be the "George Bush sucks because he didnt get Bin Laden and Obama is awesome because he did". If Bush could have taken him out, he would have. I dont think this is the time to be comparing who did what. If we are not allowed to celebrate this as a country, then we certainly shouldnt be allowed to bash former presidents who made the effort to do the same thing. <strong>This wasnt a political win for one side. This is a win for our country.</strong>
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

Agree again.

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : Thousands of innocent lives have been lost as a result of this conflict which have stemmed far beyond the US... where does the quest of 'justice' stop? A perception of the need for justice is what helped drive the terrorists in 9/11... Since when do two wrongs make a right?
Posted by thesuninherhead[/QUOTE]

I believe that hate was what drove the terrorists in 9/11.

avsfan33 · May 2011

Considering the propaganda used is everyday footage, I don't think Americans celebrating in the streets is going to change anything. They're going to attack regardless because they think Americans are disgusting. Extremists anyway. At least nobody is burning flags of other countries.

I think there's a difference between celebrating the murder of someone and celebrating the murder of a person who managed to kill thousands or someone who killed millions. I'm sure family members of those who had a murder victim in their family celebrate when they find out the murderer is being put in prison or whatever.

kimheartsscott · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : It reminds me of times in history where bodies have been hung up in town squares to be destroyed by citizens. <strong>What would happen if Osama's body was hung up somewhere - would we become equally barbaric?</strong> I just don't really like it - it makes me a little sick.
Posted by pixiedust84[/QUOTE]

<div>Yes.</div>

Blueyed228 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : Thousands of innocent lives have been lost as a result of this conflict which have stemmed far beyond the US... where does the quest of 'justice' stop? A perception of the need for justice is what helped drive the terrorists in 9/11... Since when do two wrongs make a right? *ETA that I certainly support those who've lost loved ones. I can't even imagine their pain and understand that they would like to see some form of justice... I just don't believe that killing another person should ever be seen to be cause for celebration- and in this case, the act is likely to inspire further acts of terrorism, IMO.
Posted by thesuninherhead[/QUOTE]

Attacking our country was a declaration of war. We took out the enemy. I dont see the issue. Its not like we all decided one day "Oh hey, lets take out this Bin Laden guy". And its not like we could have gone over their and arrested him. Lets be realistic here.

pixiedust84 · May 2011

Has anyone seen "The Kingdom"? When both sides at the end say "don't worry we will kill them all"? I don't know why but this all reminded me of that.

I do hope that those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks are feeling a sense of justice and closure. I just wish that the war would see some closure. I imagine that's when the real relief will be felt.

sb9411 · May 2011

But they're not going to hang his body in public or march his dead body down the streets.
People are gathering at ground zero. Crying.... let them show pictures of that..... that's an important image to see.

ConKFA319 · May 2011

Does anyone else remember when they took out Saddam Hussein's sons, and they published the pictures in every glossy magazine in the country? Part of me is wondering if they'll do the same with Bin Laden, and another part is almost certain that they will.

cardmonsta · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : Attacking our country was a declaration of war. We took out the enemy. I dont see the issue. Its not like we all decided one day "Oh hey, lets take out this Bin Laden guy". And its not like we could have gone over their and arrested him. <strong> Lets be realistic here</strong>.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>I think she's being entirely realistic. Celebrating in the streets as if terrorism is over forever is a little overboard. It's not coming across as a symbol of solidarity.</div>

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Does anyone else remember when they took out Saddam Hussein's sons, and they published the pictures in every glossy magazine in the country? Part of me is wondering if they'll do the same with Bin Laden, and another part is almost certain that they will.
Posted by ConKFA319[/QUOTE]

They just said that they are treating his body with respect according to the Islamic tradition.

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : I think she's being entirely realistic. Celebrating in the streets as if terrorism is over forever is a little overboard. It's not coming across as a symbol of solidarity.
Posted by cardmonsta[/QUOTE]

I think that the gathering at Ground Zero does.

Blueyed228 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : I think she's being entirely realistic. Celebrating in the streets as if terrorism is over forever is a little overboard. <strong><u>It's not coming across as a symbol of solidarity.
</u></strong>Posted by cardmonsta[/QUOTE]

To you its not. To many it is. I dont think its fair to say people shouldnt be allowed to celebrate. I dont think people think terrorism is over. I think they are just excited that Bin Laden is dead.

Blueyed228 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : They just said that they are treating his body with respect according to the Islamic tradition.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

That is way more than he deserves.

pixiedust84 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]But they're not going to hang his body in public or march his dead body down the streets. People are gathering at ground zero. Crying.... let them show pictures of that..... that's an important image to see.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

I do wish they'd show pictures of that. Also yes, the US wouldn't do that with his body and I am very glad about that.

cardmonsta · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : I think that the gathering at Ground Zero does.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm sure it does. That's what holds the most meaning for me. But the hijinks outside the White House have not conveyed that sentiment to me at all.</div>

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : That is way more than he deserves.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

That's why I believe it should be difficult for people to say that the US would be coming across as barbaric. People may be celebrating in the streets, but they aren't carrying the dead bodies of the terrorists as they carried our bodies through the streets.

Blueyed228 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : That's why I believe it should be difficult for people to say that the US would be coming across as barbaric. People may be celebrating in the streets, but they aren't carrying the dead bodies of the terrorists as they carried our bodies through the streets.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

Yup. I specifically remember seeing the dead bodies of US Soldiers being dragged through the streets and hung up.

But sure. WE are the barbaric ones and should be more considerate of their feelings.

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : I'm sure it does. That's what holds the most meaning for me. But the hijinks outside the White House have not conveyed that sentiment to me at all.
Posted by cardmonsta[/QUOTE]

I'm looking at it as a Thank You, as I said to the President and the Troops. And the truth is, we have all been impacted by the tragedy of 9/11, so whether you are on the hallowed ground of Ground Zero, outside the White House, or in your house in Phoenix, we share this moment.

ConKFA319 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : They just said that they are treating his body with respect according to the Islamic tradition.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

<div>Ok, I must have missed that. I will admit that that gives me a little bit of a sense of relief. If they were to publish it, it would be every bit as inflammatory as hanging his body in Times Square or mounting his head on the top of the Washington Monument, which of course would not be good. At all.</div>

avsfan33 · May 2011

I'm with Blue. I don't think people are celebrating because "terrorism is over". I don't think people are that stupid to think that. I think people are celebrating that Osama Bin Laden is dead.

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : Yup. I specifically remember seeing the dead bodies of US Soldiers being dragged through the streets and hung up. But sure. WE are the barbaric ones and should be more considerate of their feelings.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

And just from lurking, Blue- I can tell you we have completely different political views- but none of that matters now. This isn't about politics as you said and I agree- it's about justice for the familes, and for the world.

ConKFA319 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : I'm sure it does. That's what holds the most meaning for me. But the hijinks outside the White House have not conveyed that sentiment to me at all.
Posted by cardmonsta[/QUOTE]

<div>Agree. The Ground Zero gathering is moving and emotional. The mobs outside the White House waving at the camera just portray us in a completely unflattering light, IMO.</div>

sb9411 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : Ok, I must have missed that. I will admit that that gives me a little bit of a sense of relief. If they were to publish it, it would be every bit as inflammatory as hanging his body in Times Square or mounting his head on the top of the Washington Monument, which of course would not be good. At all.
Posted by ConKFA319[/QUOTE]

Where were the photos published? In an American magazine?

Blueyed228 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : And just from lurking, Blue- I can tell you we have completely different political views- but none of that matters now. This isn't about politics as you said and I agree- it's about justice for the familes, and for the world.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I dont think politics has anything to do with this. This is a great day for Americans.

kimheartsscott · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Obama's Press Conference. : They just said that they are treating his body with respect according to the Islamic tradition.
Posted by sb9411[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm very glad to read this.</div>

Blueyed228 · May 2011

And I guess im alone in thinking that I dont give a rats asss what the rest of the world thinks about this celebration.

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