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Obama Says He Will Not Release Bin Laden Photo

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Dumbest thing I've ever heard. "We'll definitely release it" "No, it might make people mad we can't release it."

Dumb.. .all around dumb.


It isn't dumb to not want to endanger our troops. It isn't dumb to not want to flamebait - even the political forums agree that flamebaiting is bad.

What is it you wish to be accomplished by showing a picture of someone with a hole in his head? I think it is a wise decision, and had been hoping that is what he would do, and as usual, he didn't disappoint me.
 
Kernel Sanders, why shouldn't the phote be available via internet as proof of Ladin's death? Obviously we have worse photos on the internet.


This just happens to be the leader of the worst terrorist group - now why would you want to pour gasoline into the fire? What will be accomplished by showing his picture?

Those that want to believe that it isn't Bin Laden will continue to believe that no matter what, just like the birthers, now with the long form being provided are coming up with some other whiny excuse.

I think this is a very wise decision, and hopefully the picture won't be leaked, we still have troops over in the ME, and we don't want any of them killed over some idiot getting incensed to see their "leader" being disrespected! It's not out of respect for the terrorists, but rather for the safety of our own men.
 
It isn't dumb to not want to endanger our troops. It isn't dumb to not want to flamebait - even the political forums agree that flamebaiting is bad.

What is it you wish to be accomplished by showing a picture of someone with a hole in his head? I think it is a wise decision, and had been hoping that is what he would do, and as usual, he didn't disappoint me.

It's dumb to believe that you can make our troops safer, by appeasing the enemy. It's equally dumb to think that they can hate us more than they do. If anything, appeasing the enemy only encourages him to attack our soldiers.
 
Doesn't bother me either way. I'd prefer it to be released, it's nothing we haven't seen in a slasher movie and the like.

Would make a nice T-shirt with Property of The Government of the United States of America on the front, and Since May 1, 2011... Property of Arabian Sea Frozen Foods Company with a box of fish sticks with said logo on the back.

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Geez, and this from the party that claims sensitivity? Where did it all go? Weren't conservatives going around claiming that it was insensitive to build a community center in NY in an effort to be sensitive to the victims of 9/11?

Well, we have men in the ME that will be targeted by those who followed BinLaden, and we need to be sensitive to their safety. Why pour gasoline into the fire. We've killed BinLaden, we don't need to make T-shirts and the like out of his remains - what idiocy is that? If you want to be believed (that you are sensitive), then by all means show it all the time, not just when you want your opinion to matter.

Okay, I suppose you are just trying to be funny - but really, I care for our men over there, don't want to create any more problems for them.
 
It isn't dumb to not want to endanger our troops. It isn't dumb to not want to flamebait - even the political forums agree that flamebaiting is bad.

What is it you wish to be accomplished by showing a picture of someone with a hole in his head? I think it is a wise decision, and had been hoping that is what he would do, and as usual, he didn't disappoint me.
Killing Bin Laden endangers our troops far more then any picture.
 
U.S. lifts photo ban on military coffins

In a reversal of an 18-year-old military policy that critics said was hiding the ultimate cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the news media will now be allowed to photograph the flag-draped coffins of America’s war dead as their bodies are returned to the United States, but only if the families of the dead agree.

The decision, which Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Thursday, lifts a 1991 blanket ban on such photographs put in place under President George Bush. It chiefly affects coffins arriving from Iraq and Afghanistan that go through Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

The military said the ban protected the privacy and dignity of families of the dead. But others, including some of the families as well as opponents of the Iraq war, said it sanitized the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and was intended to control public anger over the conflicts.

Last time I checked Gates works for Obummer.

Read more: White House: 'Categorical' Decision Not to Release Bin Laden Photo - FoxNews.com

I thought this was very interesting. So it's ok to photograph all the coffins of the dead soldiers, but protect Osamas privacy.

Good job, you idiot-n-chief.
 
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I love how some folks claim I said Obama said anything, I'm referring to the entire situation.

Panetta comes out saying they'll most likely be released, then Obama says no let's not piss anyone off..

It's the hem hawing that went on, publicly, DUMB. I also highly disagree with the basis being "it will endanger our troops..."

Killing the man did that, pictures won't make a difference, it's silly. Besides, it'll leak out in due time.
 
Killing Bin Laden endangers our troops far more then any picture.


I'm sure that AlQaida has been aware that BinLaden was wanted, why his whereabouts were so carefully guarded. That we were able to find him and kill him is no surprise to them.

But, parading the picture of the dead OBL is just adding fuel to the fire and it serves no purpose. Those that take satisfaction in having the picture published have no sensitivity toward our troops.
 
I love how some folks claim I said Obama said anything, I'm referring to the entire situation.

Panetta comes out saying they'll most likely be released, then Obama says no let's not piss anyone off..
Maybe Panetta's Republican roots took over - act before you think?
It's the hem hawing that went on, publicly, DUMB. I also highly disagree with the basis being "it will endanger our troops..."

Well, Panetta shouldn't have said that they would be released before checking with the President, who has the say so. And, who cares that it annoyed you that they said they would show them and then Obama said no. The point is that we don't want to act like the ME - they would certainly have posted the pictures and danced in the streets (although we did do that) - but let's not come down to their level.

Killing the man did that, pictures won't make a difference, it's silly. Besides, it'll leak out in due time.
I'm sure they were upset over the killing of OBL, but surely they knew that was a possibility, otherwise why did they go to such lengths to protect him? There is a thin line between doing what is right and then getting carried away. Showing pictures of the dead body serves no purpose. What does it do for you?
 
Good lord, this is stupid. I even saw Sarah Palin's Twitter on the subject as well. I'm sure it would send a powerful message to our enemies, but didn't killing him send a pretty powerful message? It's ten years later and we didn't just give up on hunting that bastard, we kept on him and didn't forget. Now, he is dead and at least a semblance of justice has been served. It's not really that surprising in this age of reality TV and sensationalism that people would find him not showing the photo as being anti-climactic. Honestly, though, what purpose does would it serve? This is yet another case of 'damned if you do and damned if you don't'. I'm sure that if they had shown the photo, he would be attacked by people for being crass. Do people really need to see a picture of the guy to fulfill some kind of twisted blood lust fetish? Can't you look at the fake photo and wank off to that instead? Or is it that people don't believe the guy is dead and that this is some massive cover up? Honestly, what is the reason?
 
I thought this was very interesting. So it's ok to photograph all the coffins of the dead soldiers, but protect Osamas privacy.
So, to you the coffin of a dead person is the same as showing the dead person, especially one that has been shot in the head? That figures.

Good job, you idiot-n-chief.
I'm so glad you belong to that other party, you represent them well.
 
The people dying to see this photo needn't worry. I'm sure it will be leaked soon enough via Wikileaks or one of those bizarro celebrity morgue sites.
 
Or is it that people don't believe the guy is dead and that this is some massive cover up? Honestly, what is the reason?

By not releasing the long form death certificate, Obama's only bringing it on himself.
 
By not releasing the long form death certificate, Obama's only bringing it on himself.

You're getting ahead of yourself. First Obama has to release his short-form certificate of live death...then people will dismiss it.
 
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Dumbest thing I've ever heard. "We'll definitely release it" "No, it might make people mad we can't release it."

Dumb.. .all around dumb.

Again, Obama lacks the ability to process data :roll:

It is very important strategically that UBL's body be shown to the world.

To show off OBL's dead body to the world would serve as a clear warning to our enemies. That they will be killed for certain activities.
 
Again, Obama lacks the ability to process data :roll:

It is very important strategically that UBL's body be shown to the world.

To show off OBL's dead body to the world would serve as a clear warning to our enemies. That they will be killed for certain activities.

Better yet, drag him out of the ocean and hang his corpse in front of the White House under a sign saying "Terrorist, ye be warned"

That would be sure to cut down on terrorism and anti-American sentiments :roll:
 
Am certain there are many Muslims and Al Qaeda anxiously waiting to see for themselves if it is really Bin Laden. Al Qaeda first came out and said we hadn't really killed Bin Laden.


So keep them in suspence, don't show it, never. Don't give in to Al Qaeda.
 
I'm surprised that not releasing it was even on the table.

Releasing it does not constitute parading it around and gloating. It's confirmation for anyone in the world who doesn't trust America, which is a lot of people. I wouldn't be surprised if 30% of the ME are skeptical that he's really dead. Of course some still won't accept it, but most would. Already we have reports of senior AQ members turning themselves in. Releasing the photo would probably result in more of those.

Also, Judicial Watch and the AP have both filed FOIA requests, and there are probably others. In terms of provoking attacks on our troops, I think it'd be better to get it all over with at once instead of having a second threat wave when the inevitable leak happens.
 
Better yet, drag him out of the ocean and hang his corpse in front of the White House under a sign saying "Terrorist, ye be warned"

That would be sure to cut down on terrorism and anti-American sentiments :roll:

Bin Laden had very little control over AQ world wide. His communications were done face to face with individuals who traveled very carefully to where he was. In very small numbers. Communications back and forth between he and his commanders took days, rather than minutes. He was essentially a figurehead. Dead he becomes a martyr and the #2 guy moves up to #1 and tries to stay hidden.

Americans are no safer after his death, you are just getting some satisfaction.

Again, his body must be shown
 
A dead bin Laden photo isn't something I personally would want to see. I think one should have been released, though, because such evidence is routinely expected in many parts of the world that aren't as squeamish as we Americans are. There will always be some who believe we won't release the photo because we're trying to conceal something shameful that was done to him, and if it's leaked it will add fuel to that particular fire. We did it. We should own it. I think Obama made a bad call, but we'll see.

I also brush aside the "respect" aspect of the decision. Bin Laden himself deserved no more respect than any mass murdering terrorist leader. As much as I admire Obama's guts in making the tough decision to go after him and take care of business, I was slightly annoyed that he made such a big deal of how "respectfully" his body was laid to rest. There's such a thing as being too PC, projecting too much weakness in trying to placate an entire religion because one terrorist follower of the religion is killed and flushed overboard like a bloated goldfish, which is what I would have done with his corpse.

I know why Obama did what he did. I get it, I do. That doesn't mean I have to like it. The entire "respectful, dignified burial" routine made bin Laden seem like an equal and honorable foe. He wasn't. He was a damned mass-murdering terrorist, and he deserved no respect whatsoever.

/rant
 
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Dumbest thing I've ever heard. "We'll definitely release it" "No, it might make people mad we can't release it."

Dumb.. .all around dumb.

When did Obama say "We'll definitely release it."?

And do we want to be like the terrorists who post photos and videos on the internet...

I think we're better then that. Don't you?
 
I agree the safety of the troops should come before anyone's desire to see bin Laden's body.
 
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