A Monumental Death

So, it’s a little late, but today marks the one week anniversary of Osama Bin Laden’s death. It truly is a historical monument to U.S citizens across the country, but what do we really know about this, and how should we feel? In all honesty I have mixed feelings about the death of arguably one of the most dangerous figures since Hitler, and yet it shames me to see the celebration, not of the life of this man, but rather the death. Sure it’s clear that Osama was no saint, but what is important is that this man does not represent all Middle Easterners and that is exactly what the U.S has done. In honor of Osama’s religious roots the U.S deep sixed the body of Osama bin Laden, however, doesn’t this respectful burial come with negative connotations of Muslims across the globe? If Osama is Muslim, does that make all Muslims terrorists, the obvious answer is no, but does the general public recognize this? The answer is not likely. I’m a patriot, and I respect our country and appreciate the values and religious freedom that our country has to offer, but seriously just like not all Americans are obese, not all Muslims are terrorists. So, did the U.S government do the “right thing” by giving Osama a proper burial?