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I was also in the drk until the following morning ...

2011-05-04T14:15:16.983+12:00

I was also in the drk until the following morning (reading, no tv). While I am not sure about the frat boy nature, I understand the excitement and the release towards the relief.No, this is nto the end of the war. But bin Laden did something to our conuntry that I never hope to see again. Maybe those outside the US don't understand the pain, the vulnerability, the death toll..but it destroyed and changed people. We would not feel safe until it was avenged. 9/11 brought people together and then was the start of the division of our countyr. Maybe now we can move forward.

From a (Canadian) friend's Facebook page: “I ...

2011-05-04T07:08:39.901+12:00

From a (Canadian) friend's Facebook page:

“I 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.” -Martin Luther King, Jr

I think the reaction was an answer to what happene...

2011-05-04T05:51:29.354+12:00

I think the reaction was an answer to what happened in Afghanistan and Iraq when the towers went down. They showed us all of them celebrating the death of our people by chanting and holding up offensive signs.

Should we be more grown up? Turn the other cheek? Probably. But we are the most powerful country in the world, and power likes to gloat.

Just ask Donald Trump.

I also felt this way watching my fellow citizens c...

2011-05-04T00:40:38.398+12:00

I also felt this way watching my fellow citizens celebrate 'the death'. I was sleeping when it was announced ( yes, old and pathetic mum here )so didn't see the craziness til next morning. I actually found it scary. Now my country is in danger of retaliation... which is what started all this in the first place... sigh. I, like you, am often in the minority.

I agree. Especially on the second point. Totally e...

2011-05-03T13:52:32.419+12:00

I agree. Especially on the second point. Totally embarrassed and appalled.

Have to agree on both counts. I'm British but ...

2011-05-03T13:11:49.378+12:00

Have to agree on both counts. I'm British but couldn't really give a stuff about the royal wedding.

As for the Bin Laden thing - I find it slightly sickening seeing the gleeful reactions from people. You have to wonder if this will "fix" anything.

2011-05-03T13:11:07.201+12:00

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