Thoughts on Today

At around 10:00 last night I saw the news on yahoo.com

"Osama Bin Laden is Dead" it read.

My first thought was, "What? Holy crap!!!" I turned on the TV, alternating between CNN and Fox News, and got the facts. Yep, it was true.

I've now had about 17 hours to let the news stew in my head. Now I want to write what I think about it.

All in all, it is a good thing. He wasn't a nice dude and certainly did a lot of horrible, despicable things. As far as I understand it, when the Navy Seals found him they gave him a chance to surrender. He would not, so that's when they killed him.

Most importantly, justice has been served. Those who suffered directly from 9/11 will never fully heal, but I know that his death has brought some peace to their lives.

I applaud the military for their bravery and stealth. I even applaud the president and his advisers for their role.

Gasp! WHAT did you say, Steph?

Yes. Obama isn't my favorite person, but as the Commander in Chief he did a good job executing this plan.

However, I don't think I can "celebrate" Osama's death. I am proud of the military and happy that justice was served, but I don't feel right being happy that someone is dead. After all, I'm sure Osama himself was elated when HE watched TV on 9/11. I don't want to be like him. It had to be done and the world is a better place without that man, I will not deny that fact.

Plus, I am a little scared. Osama's followers are probably planning some kind of retaliation. I don't know what'll happen in the upcoming days. The last thing I want is another 9/11. I know that's the last thing ANYONE wants. Also, I'm sorry to say, but Osama's death does NOT mean that the troops can come home. It just doesn't work that way, folks. His death just might mean that the troops have to stay out there a little longer. Yeah, that sucks, but that's how it is.

I'm not going to tell people how to think or to feel. If you feel like celebrating, then by all means celebrate. If you're scared or angry, then that's fine too. These feelings are the luxuries we are fortunate enough to have by living in a free country.

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.