Anyone interested in a non-American view point???

First, some background information -
I am ex Australian Military, and have over recent years run some training courses in my area of expertise, for US Marines, Army, and Navy personnel. Not on US mainland soil, but Australian and US foreign soil.
I also have a son in law that is Muslim and from Pakistan.

Nothing like a foot in both camps.

Both my son in law and myself, are extremely glad Bin Ladin is dead, if in fact he is dead.
Some of the Muslim communities are already claiming it is a total beat up by Obama, so proof will have to be provided eventually.
The person that made the decision to destroy (or hide) the body before the claims of identity and death could be substancuated by an independent body,
should be sacked.
What a wonderful chance America had of putting this bastard to rest permanently, and they blew it totally.

To say we are glad he is dead is one thing, but to go out and celebrate it is a bit over the top, and as others have stated, will only give the extremists more fuel to add to the misplaced hate.

You need to accept that there are good and bad in all societies, and that has nothing to do with religion.
There are also good and bad in all religions.
I know of a devout catholic that goes to church several times a week, and bashes his wife and kids a couple of times a week as a bonus.
What about the Irish catholics and prodestants blowing each other up all the time??
We just need to accept that there are good and bad, full stop.

The Muslim custom of burying the dead within 24 hours is well known and established. It is based on centuries of the people living in hot climates where the body starts to decompose quickly without refridgeration.

My thanks and prayers go out to the men and women on the front line, that put their lives on the line to rid the world of this madman.
Unfortunately you won't see many politicians there with them, but when the true heroes come home, the pollies will be all over them.

Anyway, they are just a few thoughts from a non-American with a mixed response to what has happened.

PK