In September 2001, the American public was outraged when shown video of Muslims celebrating in the streets the death and destruction in NY. Now we do the same thing. NO, it's NOT different. People are celebrating a 'mission acomplished.' That 'mission' took the death of over a million Iraqis, Afghanis and Pakistanis to get Osama..."
-Ryan Nelson
I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -Anonymous (falsely attributed to MLK JR according to http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/05/out-of-osamas-death-a-fake-quotation-is-born/238220/The death of Osama Bin Laden has certainly elicited a lot of passionate feelings from many people. Truth be told I felt a slight sense of relief upon hearing the news, and it's very normal and to be expected--it's a historically very significant event! Osama was a reprehensible figure who wreaked havoc in many parts of the world.
I was among millions who felt scared post 9-11 (of course that might because I've suffered a traumatic event of my own that may have triggered my own traumas). As a survivor of a traumatic event, I do understand that Osama's death can provide closure for many who were A) in the NYC area during 9/11, or have ties to the NYC area and/or B) Lost a loved one during 9/11 or know someone who did-- because, yes, Osama is directly at fault. This is absolutely normal and I think we should all have compassion for people in this situation.
But 9/11 was not an isolated incident.
