It's better this way, we think. We know we don't want to nor need to see them. The deed has been done - let's just leave it at that.
In an interview President Obama just shot with Steve Kroft for this Sunday's 60 Minutes, he confirmed that he won't be releasing post-mortem images of Osama bin Laden. According to Obama, there is no need to show the gruesome photos just to prove the man's death. He explains:
"The risks of release outweigh the benefits. Conspiracy theorists around the world will just claim the photos are doctored anyway, and there is a real risk that releasing the photos will only serve to inflame public opinion in the Middle East. Imagine how the American people would react if Al Qaida killed one of our troops or military leaders, and put photos of the body on the internet. Osama bin Laden is not a trophy - he is dead and let's now focus on continuing the fight until Al Qaida has been eliminated."
Very sensible. We stand behind our leader on this decision.
But do U?
We hear these pictures are not for the faint of heart, but do U still feel like U need/want to see them? And, is it because U want proof or is it for some other reason?
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