Hello, Everyone:
By now most everyone should be aware of the assassination of terrorist group Al-Queda leader, Osama bin-Laden. Bin Laden was gun down by in the Pakistan city of Abbotabad in his mansion-like compound. Monday, May 2nd. President Obama gave the go-ahead to U.S. forces to invade the compound after years of surveillance and what he felt was ample evidence to go through with the attack. Americans are outraged that the people of Pakistan were unaware Bin Laden could be living so closely amongst them.
Many say being successful in tracking down and slaying Bin Laden has been the highlight of Obama's presidency as it was a task unaccomplished by former President George Bush. However, others haven't been impressed, claiming hypocrisy for the U.S. to retaliate to terrorism with more acts of violence.
It's an issue where many may stand divided. The first thing that came to mind for me were the values of the late Malcom X; "by any means necessary" vs. those of Martin Luther King; "peace not violence". It becomes very hard to know the right way to go about maintaining security and safety for the public when dealing with terrorism.
Let me know your thoughts. Is it hypocritical for the U.S. to react to terrorism with violence?
Many say being successful in tracking down and slaying Bin Laden has been the highlight of Obama's presidency as it was a task unaccomplished by former President George Bush. However, others haven't been impressed, claiming hypocrisy for the U.S. to retaliate to terrorism with more acts of violence.
It's an issue where many may stand divided. The first thing that came to mind for me were the values of the late Malcom X; "by any means necessary" vs. those of Martin Luther King; "peace not violence". It becomes very hard to know the right way to go about maintaining security and safety for the public when dealing with terrorism.
Let me know your thoughts. Is it hypocritical for the U.S. to react to terrorism with violence?
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