Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi Killed in Air Raid

[scaeagles]

Well, that didn't take long. Of course, Pete Stark of CA doesn't speak for democrats as a whole, but he seems to think the whole thing was orchestrated to divert attention from certain problems.

Originally Posted by Washington Times article

"This is just to cover Bush's [rear] so he doesn't have to answer" for Iraqi civilians being killed by the U.S. military and his own sagging poll numbers, said Rep. Pete Stark, California Democrat.

[SacTown Chronic]

^Almost as predictable as some on the Right proclaiming this clown's death is the greatest thing since George W Bush invented democracy.


Yawn. I'll pop the champagne when word reaches us that Bin Laden has died - peacefully, in his sleep - of old age.

[Gemini Cricket]

I watched the Berg beheading footage. (I shouldn't have.) Here is a quote from Mr. Berg, the vicitim's father:

O'BRIEN: No, no. And we have spoken before, and I'm well aware of that. But at some point, one would think, is there a moment when you say, 'I'm glad he's dead, the man who killed my son'?

BERG: No. How can a human being be glad that another human being is dead?

Source (The whole interview is interesting.)

This is how I feel today.

"How can a human being be glad that another human being is dead?"

It's a good question.

[scaeagles]

I can come at this from a completely different angle. My mom died a slow painful death from lupus. When she died, I was glad.

I will not rag on Berg due to his loss, but I believe most of what he is saying is misguided. Sadly, I must say that my dear Ann Coulter has crossed that line a bit too far for me to stand by her this time, with her cruel criticism of some 9/11 widows, as vocal as they may be.

There are certain things you just don't do.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

When she died, I was glad.

Glad she was not suffering any longer or just glad to be rid of her?

I suspect you were glad for the former.

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I must say that my dear Ann Coulter has crossed that line a bit too far for me to stand by her this time

Nice to know that's possible

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Glad she was not suffering any longer or just glad to be rid of her?

I suspect you were glad for the former.

A sad confessional, but I have to admit it was both. Much more the former, certainly, but a kid who grew up his whole life with a sick mom and lots of extra responsibilities can't help but feel a bit relieved when it's over.

[tracilicious]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

This is how I feel today.

"How can a human being be glad that another human being is dead?"

It's a good question.

I think this is very wise. If every human being on earth had this attitude, we wouldn't be in this crappy state.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

This was brought up in the random political thoughts thread...

With apologies to the regulars of that thread. I do not go in there, so I did not know it had been previously brought up.

[scaeagles]

No problem. Certain major issues - and this is certainly major - deserve their own thread. I'm glad you started it.