roostershooter
motorcycle cowboy
This reply may get me in hot water. I have no intention to offend, so if I do, forgive me please. Although the events of 10yrs ago were on US soil, the attack was on all civilized people.
Like most people in the western world I was happy and relieved to hear of this sicko's death. I soon realized that this will make little or no difference in our everyday lives. Air travel will still be inconvenient, foreign wars will continu and the risk of blowing up while having a coffee at Starbucks is undiminished.
Watching the celebrations (dancing in the strets of NYC) made me feel quite uncomfortable. It reminded of scenes we see on the news (from certain uncivilized parts of the world) that sometimes fill me with anger/sadness. And yes, I understand the emotions behind the celebrations.
Am I glad Ben Laden is dead?...you bet.
I simply do not ever remember seeing 'westerners' celebrating in the streets over someone's (anyone's) death.
If he had been killed and then peace suddenly broke out all over the world, I too would would dance in the streets. When that happens, let me know.
Sorry if I offended anyone...just my 2cents.
The difference being, those from uncivilized parts of the world (your words), were rejoicing at the deaths of innocent people. bin Laden was far from being innocent!