Upon hearing that Osama Bin Laden had been shot in the head by the United States Navy Seals, some citizens began to celebrate in the street. I would like to believe that all the meet ups in the street was celebrating our President Barack Obama. But the media and some citizens upon hearing the shot caller was President Obama began questioning the killing of Bin Laden as just another hoax. The majority of these naysayer’s probably came from the camp that were calling for President Obama’s birth certificate.
And than there are folks like me who call to restrain from shouting the wick man is dead, if folks are celebrating the death of Bin Laden. Who gives a victory dance on the grave of the death? I would have gladly cheered for those camped out on Pennsylvania Avenue if it was for a prayer vigil gathering on Pennsylvania Avenue in support of President Obama. But it appeared to be a party, a good time, after the President had to make that decision to take out Bin Laden.
And after the media bickered over whether to give President Obama credit or just Former Presidents Bushes the credit, they settled on giving the Navy Seals the credit until..the demand for photos of death Bin Laden. As proof that Bin Laden is dead more like jack them television rating up and watch the target go on President Barack Obama head. If you don't think that there will be price tag on the President or his family, you are not paying attention.
Even Former President Bush, Jr declined an opportunity to stand in the spotlight with President Obama at Ground Zero in New York on Thursday., May 5, 2011. I'm sure for the President it will be a solemn moment standing with those who seek closure for their love ones from the Septemeber 11 attack. But I can not buy into this chest thumping USA celebrating Bin Laden death. I could not buy into chest thumping back when thousands lost their lives to get the killers I surely can not buy into because of the corpse of one individual.
I don't feel the need to celebrate the killing of Bin Laden to prove that I am an American. I am an American born in the United States. The fact that Bin Laden killed Americans on United States soil is not my rally call. Millions of African-Americans have been killed on America's soil Millions of African-Americans are living their lives in a prison complex. Millions are contained in communities with high unemployment rates.
So what am I celebrating? A safer America because Bin Laden has been killed? Al-Quaeda is a network not Bin Laden. What we do know is thatthe face of let's get Bin Laden has created many jobs for the "military-industrial complex," community.
Nope, I am not celebrating nor need to see the dead corpse.
Maybe Trump should demand Obama release the photos of Bin Laden. :)
ReplyDeleteStill in Italia?
ReplyDeleteHey Phil,
ReplyDeleteWas home last month, and the Fort was still in slow motion. I went pass your home but you were MIA>. Hope to get back that way next month.
Looks like the local Republicans have another woman running for Mayor.
Things are really quiet since police closed the Caroline house last year. Funny how the landlord complained to the police a few years ago about the street activity. They told him the problems were coming from his house and he should start the process if he wanted things improved. He kept quiet after that. I'll bet he knew better than to submit a claim against them for the broken door.
ReplyDeleteF.W. politics is interesting as usual.
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Logo.. Pakistan is not the only country supporting terrorists, we just happen to find Osama there. The network is throughout the world, so as an Americans, I am not feeling safe anywhere.
ReplyDeletePhil..I have to admit your block was uncannily quiet. The landlord was torn as he was about the family on Warsaw. I walked the streets in amazement !!!! For the many lives that were lost from the failure of the police to do more I mourn for the families and not for the great work of the police. So many lives could have been saved. Peace
ReplyDeleteJaquan Allen caused a lot of problems for me during the spring and summer of 2007, but by the fall we had come to terms. Mixed between our constant arguing, we had a few meaningful conversations that helped both of us to better appreciate the other's circumstances. I can honestly say that I was a bit sad when I learned of his murder. The same goes for Darius Fuque.
ReplyDeleteYes - great post - I wish more people felt this way about the Bin Ladin assassination...
ReplyDeleteThanks Professor Zero
ReplyDeleteSo u are thinking about law school? You can really cut down the cost of law school, if you avoid the loans and seek out grants and scholarships. It is expensive and getting a job in the public sector after graduating can reduce the expenditure.
It is an expensive undertaking.