But with the world focused on the death of Osama bin Laden, I feel it necessary to say a few words despite the fact that it has nothing to do with writing.
My husband is a Moslem. Granted, he can guzzle a six-pack faster than a bus load of heretics after a lost soul and finds andouille sausage to be just one bite shy of heaven, nonetheless he’s got an inside tract to those 72 virgins in the sky. (He reminds me of this every so often to keep me in line and I remind he needs to die in the name of Islam and I’m willing to help him achieve that goal.)
Obviously the assassination has sparked some heated discussion in our little house, but in this as many things Muslim we agree. The Navy Seals did a remarkable job executing this mission and we are both thankful that they did not try to capture him. The media would have all Americans believe that the Moslem community is in an uproar over his death and Armageddon will surely commence at this dire and traumatic news.
But that’s simply not true.
Sure, the radicals will twist their long skirts in knots and pull out their beards, but they are not the only Muslims out there. The majority and yes it’s a MAJORITY, of people practicing Islam is every bit as thankful as we are that he’s gone. Unfortunately, the media will only show the nut cases making human firecrackers of themselves.
Many Americans are celebrating his death, and while I don’t feel like popping the cork on a bottle of champagne, (That’s not true, I always feel like champagne) I do understand the need for release.
Has anything been solved by the loss of this monster? No, he actually killed more Muslims than infidels. His death doesn’t make me sleep any sounder either. No, the wackos will continue their murder and mayhem in the name of Mohammed. But I do feel compassion and a sense of closure for the Americans and their families of September the 11th, a day I will never forget. Peace be with you.
I love this blog you did an awesome job! I agree with you 100 percent May peace be with all the families who lost a loved one on September,11 2001.
ReplyDeletewell said from a relevant perspective. thank you.
ReplyDeleteWell spoken sentiments from an obviously informed stance. I saw you stopped by my blog so thought I'd return the favor. It's a nice place you got here. I'll try to stop by more often.
ReplyDelete@ Renia, Tara, and Eric, thank you and may peace be with you with all.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you on that. There are many Muslims who are happy and one death won't stop the terrorism. But I suppose it helps brings a sense of closure to the people who lost loved ones because of that man and to them this event is monumental.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a very balanced and thoughtful view, and agree with your sentiments, a friend reminded me of a Jewish tradition,
ReplyDelete"Remember how during passover, we spilled a drop of grape juice on the plate for every plague on the egyptians because we take no pleasure even in the suffering of oppressors and murderers."
I do think that how we react to justice is what should separate us from those on whom it is served.
i do agree, and by the naked eyes it might not have solve anything but i guess it did. It did help those who are longing for closure or lets just say revenge aka justice. For me there's a problem solved, American government will be able to moved on to another terrorist to tract down.
ReplyDeleteand I guess at least those who died (before) tracking this man down will be at least in peace "if there is such thing as that" knowing that their death is not meaningless
Well said.
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Totally agree with you. Some other maniac will take Osama's place. I admire the military for what they did, but I don't care if he is dead or not. Well, at least he can't hurt anyone any longer, so that is good.
ReplyDeleteThe media loves to create mountains out of little specks. I've no love loss for them. I am happy if this brings some closure to the families, but it does not end the war on terror. My Muslim friends are glad he is dead. When our media shows Muslims burning flags and chanting death to infidels, I figure it's like the people they show celebrating Osama's death on the White House lawn with their fist pumping and high fiving like they are at a football game - it only represents a small amount of people. I would hope that we aren't viewed by the minority who chose to act that way. I don't think death of any kind should ever be celebrated, but that is just me. It doesn't mean that I don't think Osama should be dead. Obama has shown that it doesn't matter how many years, we will find you and we will punish what you have done. An important message to send. I just don't think it's one to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI, too, understand their need for release even if I don't agree with the whole idea of celebrating a death--anyone's death. I've often thought it would be better for criminals/murderers/and the like to be kept in (crappy, crappy, Shawshank prison) prison for life with the knowledge of what they did. But what do I know? I'm just a middle school tutor. :P
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