The recent announcement of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's death has ignited mixed reactions amongst the American people. On May 1, 2011 current President Barack Obama announced that bin Laden had been shot dead in Pakistan. Spirited crowds gathered outside the White House and at Ground Zero to cheer the demise of the world's most wanted terrorist. Smoking cigars and breaking into chest-thumping chants of "USA! USA!" complimented the fireworks and dancing. But were the ecstatic reactions over the top considering the cause for the celebrations was the death of a human life?
The students of Westminster had their own opinions of the matter. The burning memory of our nation's attack on 9/11 was at least a feint recollection for most of the high school students.
Some students opinions are in regards to justice. Many students felt the excitement should revolve around the fact that justice had been served more so than happy to hear of the death. Others were pleased that we accomplished the goal we set out to do. God uses the government to enforce justice, even by means of killing. However, we should not be rejoicing over a death.
It is fair to say that overall the student body is thrilled that justice has been served, however most agree that to go as far as dancing in the streets over the killing of a human life is taking matters into the extreme.
By: Ellie Fink
The students of Westminster had their own opinions of the matter. The burning memory of our nation's attack on 9/11 was at least a feint recollection for most of the high school students.
Some students opinions are in regards to justice. Many students felt the excitement should revolve around the fact that justice had been served more so than happy to hear of the death. Others were pleased that we accomplished the goal we set out to do. God uses the government to enforce justice, even by means of killing. However, we should not be rejoicing over a death.
It is fair to say that overall the student body is thrilled that justice has been served, however most agree that to go as far as dancing in the streets over the killing of a human life is taking matters into the extreme.
By: Ellie Fink
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