Ok, unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've heard that Osama bin Laden is dead. Killed by the US military without assistance from the Pakistani government. There is disagreement on whether this unites the country or further divides it. On the one hand, some people are rejoicing because the evil leader of Al-Qaida is no more and claim that this is a huge boost to morale in the United States. On the other hand, some people are saying one shouldn't rejoice in the death of any human being. And that really nothing has changed. I am in the second camp.
I think Osama's death is a significant step in bringing closure to 9-11, but really is his death going to end the Al-Qaida movement or terrorism? Not really. NPR has a great story about how Al-Qaida's fear factor will be diminished but it will still be dangerous. His death is 10 years too late. The group has had time to recruit and train future leaders. Ayman Al-Zawahiri, co-founder of the group, is poised to take the helm. The group has several cells throughout the Middle East. The burial at sea didn't help anything as it turned Osama into a martyr and now his death has to be avenged. (ie, more terrorism.)
So, really, other than Osama is dead, what has changed?
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