In the NY Times Pres. Obama says that "justice has been done". The article also says...
The news touched off an extraordinary outpouring of emotion as crowds gathered outside
the White House, in Times Square and at the ground zero site, waving American flags,
cheering, shouting, laughing and chanting, “U.S.A., U.S.A.!” In New York City, crowds
sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Throughout downtown Washington, drivers honked
horns deep into the night.
Wow. That's a lot of celebration just 'cause America killed someone.
All over I'm hearing/seeing stuff...from suggestions that yesterday should be a national holiday to people celebrating joyfully that Al-Qaeda's sought after leader is finally dead.
And I'm left standing here wondering what to think. Yes, I know this guy was cruel. He was a killer. I know that. But then I'm left to think, What would Jesus do? Would he have rejoiced that America finally has "justice"? Would he have declared the the death of a man is cause for celebration? A what happened to love your enemies as yourself?
There's such thing as 'righteous anger'. I think that the US had reason to be mad with Osama bin Laden...but I don't know if killing him is justice.
I guess killing him is the only way to save others from being killed by him...but still. I don't know.
Don't get me wrong: I know full well that this guy was NOT a good guy. I'm not trying to defend him or anything. I'm just suggesting something...
So...what do you think?
