I have to ask, how do you feel about the Osama news??

brewingaz

Reportedly, it was OUR bullets that killed him, going against his wishes of having his guards kill him versus the United States. That makes his death even sweeter!

I don't get how funny pics get removed but people can say stuff like this and it's okay.
Pretty sick in my opinion.

Sorry you find it sick. When someone as evil as this guy was doesn't get a wish, it's a good thing.

I think we all fear retaliation from his death, but we can't just sit back and not take action because of that fear. That's allowing them to be a bully, which is excactly what terrorists want.

Stephanieb325

My Brother was in the Army(Infantry). But we lost him to this war September 22, 2004 in Iraq. After 7 years of not having him here, after 7 years knowing he was killed in the line of duty this news is a relief to me. It hurts to have someone taken away from you when they were so close to coming home. He was an awesome person, he was going to go very far in life but it was cut soooo short. My Brother had just turned 21 on September 18, 2004 and was supposed to return home to us the next month but did not make it back alive. Its tragic that he was taken from us. After a year and a half of him being over there we lost him. He was supposed to be married, supposed to have kids, supposed to be alive with us now. But because of 9/11 because of Osama Bin Laden he was taken from us. The pain will always be there and my entire family will never be over him being gone, but the thought of this other man being gone.... is relief to me.

1234lbsgone

I am more concerned with the retaliation. So what if he is dead. There are plenty of followers who are now angry. Regardless of whether we agree with their ways or not, they did what they did to us because it was what they believed was warranted. We in turn, responded alike, and they in turn will respond alike, and so the cycle continues as it has always existed.

I would never celebrate the death of any human. I don't care who they were, what their crimes were, or why it had to be done. The judgement of humanity does not lie on my shoulders. The fact remains, it had to be done. But to them, what they did had to be done. In the end, the winner will not be the one with the biggest killing toll or the biggest arms; it will be the one who simply stops reacting based on emotion and starts acting based on humanity.

That is my human opinion. Religion and politics were not involved in the making of this conclusion.

adristory

I'm sure Osama had instructions as to what his followers needed to do in case of his death, so naturally it is scarry. We need to be very aware adn vigilant about what's going on around us.

I also think it is really freaky that also on 5/1 in 1945 Hitler also died. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/default.stm

lovediets

This is wonderful news!!!! It is some consolation for those who lost loved ones on 9/11.

cakeordeath

im worried about an increase in attacks and what that means for my husband (who is deployed over there) and the 1000's of other troops over there.

bmontgomery87

Sorry you find it sick. When someone as evil as this guy was doesn't get a wish, it's a good thing.

I think we all fear retaliation from his death, but we can't just sit back and not take action because of that fear. That's allowing them to be a bully, which is excactly what terrorists want.

Not saying that. I'm saying you came across as a pretty sick person. Along with a few others in this thread.

When they were posting videos of our soldiers being killed, every one of them was thinking "this is great, evil people are being killed".

That mentality is what makes this world such a volitale place.

brewingaz

My Brother was in the Army(Infantry). But we lost him to this war September 22, 2004 in Iraq. After 7 years of not having him here, after 7 years knowing he was killed in the line of duty this news is a relief to me. It hurts to have someone taken away from you when they were so close to coming home. He was an awesome person, he was going to go very far in life but it was cut soooo short. My Brother had just turned 21 on September 18, 2004 and was supposed to return home to us the next month but did not make it back alive. Its tragic that he was taken from us. After a year and a half of him being over there we lost him. He was supposed to be married, supposed to have kids, supposed to be alive with us now. But because of 9/11 because of Osama Bin Laden he was taken from us. The pain will always be there and my entire family will never be over him being gone, but the thought of this other man being gone.... is relief to me.

I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all forever in debt to the sacrifice people like your brother has made for us.

bmontgomery87

My Brother was in the Army(Infantry). But we lost him to this war September 22, 2004 in Iraq. After 7 years of not having him here, after 7 years knowing he was killed in the line of duty this news is a relief to me. It hurts to have someone taken away from you when they were so close to coming home. He was an awesome person, he was going to go very far in life but it was cut soooo short. My Brother had just turned 21 on September 18, 2004 and was supposed to return home to us the next month but did not make it back alive. Its tragic that he was taken from us. After a year and a half of him being over there we lost him. He was supposed to be married, supposed to have kids, supposed to be alive with us now. But because of 9/11 because of Osama Bin Laden he was taken from us. The pain will always be there and my entire family will never be over him being gone, but the thought of this other man being gone.... is relief to me.

9/11 and the Iraq war weren't related hun.
Sorry that your family lost someone, but people can't blame every soldiers death on Bin Laden and 9/11 when they weren't even connected to that war.

msdominique1

It kind of makes me scared of what will come next

I FEEL THE SAME WAY

brewingaz

Sorry you find it sick. When someone as evil as this guy was doesn't get a wish, it's a good thing.

I think we all fear retaliation from his death, but we can't just sit back and not take action because of that fear. That's allowing them to be a bully, which is excactly what terrorists want.

Not saying that. I'm saying you came across as a pretty sick person. Along with a few others in this thread.

When they were posting videos of our soldiers being killed, every one of them was thinking "this is great, evil people are being killed".

That mentality is what makes this world such a volitale place.

Hey if you think I'm sick, fine. But the reality is our country was the one to take out a person of such evil with the blood of thousands on his hands. Not just blood from people in our country, but blood from people world wide. Someone like that does not deserve a dying wish such as what he wanted.

freerange

Folks,

This is a very charged topic, I'm going to leave it up, but I must ask that we keep it in the form of a general discussion, please refrain from making religious or political statements and/or taunts on this, or any MFP thread. Lets all remember that MyFitnessPal is composed of individuals from all walks of life, nationalities, belief systems, religions, and political viewpoints. As such we request that you make your best attempt to comment in a productive and inoffensive manner.

thank you,

SHBoss1673
MyFitnessPal Moderator

Then you should lock it now because this is a Religious AND Political topic.

innerfashionista

Folks,

This is a very charged topic, I'm going to leave it up, but I must ask that we keep it in the form of a general discussion, please refrain from making religious or political statements and/or taunts on this, or any MFP thread. Lets all remember that MyFitnessPal is composed of individuals from all walks of life, nationalities, belief systems, religions, and political viewpoints. As such we request that you make your best attempt to comment in a productive and inoffensive manner.

thank you,

SHBoss1673
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Thank you!

DeathIsMyGift

Didn't he die in 2001 of lung cancer? Just saying.

bmontgomery87

Then you should lock it now because this is a Religious AND Political topic.

agreed. if we can't have a discussion that could offend people, this might as well be closed now.

HoLLyZ82

Now I lay me down to sleep, one less terrorist this world does keep. With all my heart I give my thanks, to those in uniform regardless of ranks. You serve our country and serve it well, with humble hearts your stories tell. So as I rest my weary eyes, while freedom rings our flag still flies. You… give your all, do what you must...with God we live and God we trust ♥

Ashleypeterson37

I think celebrating death is inhumane, no matter whose death that is. I am not sad he's dead, but I am sickened by street parties celebrating it. It's still death, and I can't ever find joy in death, be that human or animal.

I was saying the same thing to my husband this morning about how wrong it is to celebrate the death of a human being. He didn't understand because he is an Army soldier himself. He came in from PT this morning dancing around saying the *kitten* is finally dead! All while doing a victory dance. I looked at him in disgust and pleaded my case and he simply said that my lack of enthusiasm was "un-american"...whatever!

VixFit2011

I have to say regardless of how people feel about Obama this is a huge deal, God bless our President and God bless our troops!!!

I agree.

DeathIsMyGift

Lets not forget it was our military who did this not our president. Our president merely gave permission to attack.

Amen!!!!!

Losingitin2011

I think celebrating death is inhumane, no matter whose death that is. I am not sad he's dead, but I am sickened by street parties celebrating it. It's still death, and I can't ever find joy in death, be that human or animal.

I was saying the same thing to my husband this morning about how wrong it is to celebrate the death of a human being. He didn't understand because he is an Army soldier himself. He came in from PT this morning dancing around saying the *kitten* is finally dead! All while doing a victory dance. I looked at him in disgust and pleaded my case and he simply said that my lack of enthusiasm was "un-american"...whatever!

Don't let it get to you. I can see both sides of it, and in your own ways, you are both 100% right. I think it is wrong to celebrate killing someone else. On the other hand, the man killed committed horrible crimes against us, killing innocent people. It's a tricky topic really.

bmontgomery87

I was saying the same thing to my husband this morning about how wrong it is to celebrate the death of a human being. He didn't understand because he is an Army soldier himself. He came in from PT this morning dancing around saying the *kitten* is finally dead! All while doing a victory dance. I looked at him in disgust and pleaded my case and he simply said that my lack of enthusiasm was "un-american"...whatever!

And this is the downfall of our country.
Either you are pro-war and think it's fine to celebrate the death of "terrorists" while overlooking the fact that the Iraq war made us "terrorists" by definition.
Or you're against the war, and you are now un-american.

It's sad that people don't realize that the terrorist think they're doing the right thing. Just like we think our soldiers are doing the right thing.
Not trying to defend them at all, I'm just saying both sides are doing some terrible things, and the blood is on our hands.

Losingitin2011

I was saying the same thing to my husband this morning about how wrong it is to celebrate the death of a human being. He didn't understand because he is an Army soldier himself. He came in from PT this morning dancing around saying the *kitten* is finally dead! All while doing a victory dance. I looked at him in disgust and pleaded my case and he simply said that my lack of enthusiasm was "un-american"...whatever!

And this is the downfall of our country.
Either you are pro-war and think it's fine to celebrate the death of "terrorists" while overlooking the fact that the Iraq war made us "terrorists" by definition.
Or you're against the war, and you are now un-american.

It's sad that people don't realize that the terrorist think they're doing the right thing. Just like we think our soldiers are doing the right thing.
Not trying to defend them at all, I'm just saying both sides are doing some terrible things, and the blood is on our hands.

This.

bmontgomery87

I agree with what was said above.
Both sides are right and wrong.
It's a touchy subject, and it's going to offend people because either way you look at it, it's upsetting.

Elizabeth_C34

My cousin died when the twin towers collapsed on 9/11. I remember that feeling of helplessness, seeing people around the world cheering for her death, and I have never let it go, nor will I ever. I remember the funeral. I remember seeing her coffin laid into the ground, a woman far too young to be in that box buried 6 feet below.

I am thankful that Osama is dead. I woke up this morning happy that I got to see a new day and he didn't. Let us also not forget that he killed thousands of his own people worldwide, hundreds of our allies as well as over 3,000 Americans. If you can't bring yourself to call a mass murderer like Osama bin Laden evil then I think you need to do some serious soul searching.

Am I naive enough to believe that this will end terrorism? No, however, it did help me sleep last night.

mommared53

I realize what a threat he was to our country, but there are still so many who hate America. I have mixed feelings over his death. Though awful can't even begin to describe the destruction he caused our country...he is still a soul. I'm not saying we should necessarily mourn his death...but I am disturbed by the celebrating that took place over it. Are we no better than he was? It is one of my aspirations to see all through the eyes of Jesus. The Bible tells us that He is not willing that any should perish. "Any" includes OBL. There's not a doubt in my mind that the majority of his life caused God much grief and sorrow, but had the miraculous happened God would have forgiven him. I live my life to please Jesus. My attitude and feelings towards those around me, including world events, will affect whether or not I spend eternity in Heaven or hell. I refuse to let someone else's poor choices cause me to be lost and spend eternity in the lake of fire.

I agree with you and others who have posted similar such statements. I was one who was rejoicing also until I read a post where someone just felt sadness. I realized that Heaven was not rejoicing over a lost soul and neither can I.

To all you who are rejoicing, please understand, I'm not judging you or saying you shouldn't rejoice and be happy. It's just that as someone who has been born again, I no longer can rejoice. I hope I don't get this thread locked. :noway:

Naomi91

Lets not forget it was our military who did this not our president. Our president merely gave permission to attack.

Amen!!!!!

I heard Obama killed him with his bare hands :laugh:

bmontgomery87

I heard Obama killed him with his bare hands :laugh:

I think chuck norris had something to do with it.

bmontgomery87

I'm outta here. Lunch time.

BigBoneSista

I didn't read past the 1st page, but Bin hasn't been in charge for years. Bin was just the face we continued to attached to terriorist and their works. Basically just the face we've come to know & hate because of 911. I think he just grew tired of running and hiding. He knew his time was coming. I mean he wasn't killed in a rabbit hole. He was basically in a mansion with high walls.

The threat is still remains and I think the President made that pretty clear last night.

freerange

What I find sick is the amount of people here worried about what might happen, worried that us taking him out will cause retaliation, all but saying “maybe we should have just left well enough alone”. That is sick and saddening to me.

We have become a country of cowards.

It’s a darn good thing all of your Grand Parents didn’t show the weakness I’m seeing here, else we would all be speaking German, or Japanese.

This POS deserved to die a horrendous, torturous death 3000x over, and they should take his head and put it on a spike at ground zero.