Tuesday, May 10, 2011

All of us are now aware of the death of Osama Bin Laden, knowing what an important time it is in United States history that is sure to in our children's textbooks.The murder of Osama Bin Laden has been considered one of the defining moments in President Obama's term as president of our country, but is this really the case? Will the demise of this one despicable individual really have a pronounced effect on the future and safety of this country, or is really more a symbolic victory? Will it cause negative repercussions? We all have our opinions, but when I heard about the death of Bin Laden, I was a bit shocked at first, but then it dawned on me "Does the killing of one person really make our country great?" Now, don't get me wrong, I realize that Bin Laden was an awful human who killed thousands of innocent people, but it was slightly unsettling to see so many people celebrating the death of this man. Plus, the Us has spent countless time and energy on the murder of this man; we are still trillions of dollars in debt, and cannot even provide decent healthcare or education to our citizens. Was it really worth it to kill Osama? I think not. Though the leader of Al Quaida may be gone, his ideas still live on in his follower. His death may prompt many negative repercussions, compromising the safety of out country.

Honestly, I do not feel pride after the death of Osama Bin Laden. Instead, I feel apprehension for the future.