Bin Laden is dead!

**Scottdau** · 05-02-2011, 08:00 PM

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Sorry to bring in God. But go read the Old Testement. God killed his enemies. This is a good day for all that have been effected by this man's evil. At least that is how I see it.

**The GIGGAS** · 05-02-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by TheMatrix31

I can't agree with that article in any way. Sorry man.

I hate to dig, but I'm interested in seeing your opinion. Do you disagree with Professor Korsgaard when she depicts what she believes that the public feels that those who kill deserve to die as retribution? I assume you disagree with her assertion that the fact that he needed to be disabled and the belief that he had to die should be kept apart.

Also, from your quote, you suggest that there is moral philosophical justification for the rejoicing from the American public in your view. Can you elaborate why you feel that way?

I'm not trying to be a troll, I legitimately want to see your viewpoint on this, as I feel this is a legitimate discussion that we should examine as intellectual beings.

**TheMatrix31** · 05-02-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by The GIGGAS

I hate to dig, but I'm interested in seeing your opinion. Do you disagree with Professor Korsgaard when she depicts what she believes that the public feels that those who kill deserve to die as retribution? I assume you disagree with her assertion that the fact that he needed to be disabled and the belief that he had to die should be kept apart.

Also, from your quote, you suggest that there is moral philosophical justification for the rejoicing from the American public in your view. Can you elaborate why you feel that way?

I'm not trying to be a troll, I legitimately want to see your viewpoint on this, as I feel this is a legitimate discussion that we should examine as intellectual beings.

I just feel like the man is so disgusting and heinous, and is not just an enemy of war, but the main SYMBOL of this fight of good versus evil, that the mere elimination of his presence on this Earth is something to be celebrated.

I think whoever is celebrating with jubilation is absolutely justified. I can understand those who are not too enthusiastic about "celebrating death" no matter who it is, but frankly, in this (and a few others) case, any moral "guilt" one might feel for feeling happiness over a person's death goes out the window.

**Chrisksaint** · 05-02-2011, 08:17 PM

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Kinda had a cool moment today, during 9/11 I was in 3rd grade and it was a half day. I usually went home with my grandma at like 6 cause she was the PE teacher and worked aftercare, but my mom picked me up 5 min after school crying and I remember her sitting me down on a bench in the courtyard today telling me what happened(my real dad was in the navy so she was really worried)

I work at the same school in aftercare now a 12th grader about to go to college, just felt really cool to sit in the spot 10 years later from where I found out thinking how it all has come full circle from then.

**Scottdau** · 05-02-2011, 08:19 PM

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That is cool Chris. I worked at a after school day care when it happened.

**Hiro1** · 05-02-2011, 08:21 PM

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Because of the whole Bottom of the sea thing #Osama and #Megatron was trending this morning on twitter. I thought it was kind of comical. Now I cant help my self.

OSAMA's new theme song
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**The GIGGAS** · 05-02-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by TheMatrix31

I just feel like the man is so disgusting and heinous, and is not just an enemy of war, but the main SYMBOL of this fight of good versus evil, that the mere elimination of his presence on this Earth is something to be celebrated.

I think whoever is celebrating with jubilation is absolutely justified. I can understand those who are not too enthusiastic about "celebrating death" no matter who it is, but frankly, in this (and a few others) case, any moral "guilt" one might feel for feeling happiness over a person's death goes out the window.

I respect your opinion. The ability to discuss this rationally on a site where people go insane over Madden is quite incredible, if I do say so myself.

**Scott** · 05-02-2011, 08:22 PM

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I was downtown on 6th street here in Austin with my friends last night when it came on. The owner was there and got everyone there AK47 shots...It was awesome...This led to a chant of USA.

**Fresh Tendrils** · 05-02-2011, 08:24 PM

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If he was any other man, I would agree with the article, but he was more than just a human. He was a living, breathing representation of evil and a walking symbol of the worst attack on US soil. I think people are over blowing the celebration stance on this by simply making it about a man's death. This is a victory in a lot of senses and offers closure for an entire nation, THAT is cause for celebration.

**TheMatrix31** · 05-02-2011, 08:32 PM

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Osama's, and like, three or four others, are the only ones I'd feel this much outward jubilation for I think.

**Hiro1** · 05-02-2011, 08:40 PM

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Any1 else think its odd that both these men death's were announced on the same day?? May 1st

My conspiracy theory: It was to make History test easier.

**TheMatrix31** · 05-02-2011, 08:42 PM

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**nyisles16** · 05-02-2011, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils

If he was any other man, I would agree with the article, but he was more than just a human. He was a living, breathing representation of evil and a walking symbol of the worst attack on US soil. I think people are over blowing the celebration stance on this by simply making it about a man's death. This is a victory in a lot of senses and offers closure for an entire nation, THAT is cause for celebration.

I don't say "closure", because i dont really think there really can be but agree with the point.. we (US) finally caught and killed the man who was responsible for training, aiding, and planning the 9-11 attacks- along with many other terrible events.. so at least the face associated with that day is now gone..

**skydog71** · 05-02-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils

If he was any other man, I would agree with the article, but he was more than just a human. He was a living, breathing representation of evil and a walking symbol of the worst attack on US soil. I think people are over blowing the celebration stance on this by simply making it about a man's death. This is a victory in a lot of senses and offers closure for an entire nation, THAT is cause for celebration.

Agree 100%

EDIT: And 2 thumbs up for your avatar!

**EnigmaNemesis** · 05-02-2011, 08:48 PM

I have a friend that used to work for DARPA. He is retired but still "consults".

He is a mentor to me. And a huge promoter of life. And against any kind of senseless killing, etc. Very "spiritual" but not "religious", hard to explain. I know ironic working for DARPA.

I asked him one time, right after they hung Saddam. If it was messed that I felt some remorse only cause he looked like a scared old man before his hanging.

He told me. That shows how much of a coward that man was. Did some of the most disgusting things to his people and others. Yet when faced with his own death, he was scared. There are certain evils you won't need to feel sorry for. And Bin Laden was one of them.

Bin Laden is dead!

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