The death of Osama bin Laden, came as a surprise to many individuals and groups around the world. When President Obama made the announcement, to the world that bin Laden had been captured and killed, many rejoiced, while others were in shock. The death of Osama bin Laden, was one major campaign promise that President Obama kept. He was able to accomplish in two-years, what George W. Bush, could not accomplish in eight. Of course unless, Bush was not really trying to catch Osama in the first place. Nevertheless, Osama bin Laden is now history.  Many of the right wingers in the U.S., wanted president Obama to show proof of bin Laden’s death by showing pictures, in which he refused. I believe that this was a good judgment call on behalf of President Obama, because it would have been a disgrace, to have pictures floating around showing some individual, who had been shot in the head. Also, such actions could of had a backlash on America by stirring up anger in the Muslim community, who might have felt that the U.S. had gone to far by exploiting the issue. The death of bin Laden, however, does not mean that that the United States is free from terrorist threats, but it does send a message to future terrorists who might have ideas about blowing up certain parts of America. Nevertheless, Al-Qaeda more than likely, will continue to engage in terrorist activities, and the U.S., must understand that as long as its presence is in the middle east, Al-Qaeda will continue to fight to alleviate both it’s presence and influence. However, there are a few questions, that I often ask myself. First, is it the responsibility of the United States, to try, and police the entire world? Second, why does America constantly get involved in these senseless wars under the rubric of so-called Democracy and freedom?  Afterall, there were wars in the middle east way before the U.S., ever was a nation. Third, who died and left us in charge?  Fourth, why do we as a nation, have the tendency to think that we are so much better than different peoples around the world?  If America is really involved in these wars, to protect our freedom and national security, then that is one thing, but, I believe that we get invovled these wars to fight for the interests of the elites around the world, which consists of powerful politicians, corporate managers, and high ranking military officers, and in the end, the poor who fight in these wars are the ones who suffer the most. If Osama bin Laden, was truly responsible for the September 11th, attacks on the twins towers, than justice was served. Now, we all shall see how much longer the U.S. will stay in Afghanistan since bid Laden is no more.

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