[quote name='Jimbo Slice']Totally typical. I am (and most of the people in here are, I'm sure) a smart enough guy to understand this doesn't change everything. The "war on terror" isn't over and the economy isn't going to suddenly turn around, but it is still a significant victory for our country. An enemy that eluded us has been brought to justice.
I think, if absolutely nothing else, it is great that families of the victims of 9/11 now have a bit of closure on their loved one's lost. It has to be good for troop morale, as well.[/QUOTE]
Very true. If just the death of Bin Laden gives those countless families and friends even just a bit of closure or just even a little shine to brighten their day/hopes, who are we to take that away from them?
I don't think anyone in this right mind is thinking that because of this news, world peace finally has descended upon the world. I think it's pretty naive for those who think they are too cool or too smart to celebrate a terrorist's death, to assume everyone who is happy with this news is assuming just that.
Also not to generalize everyone, but it's for those to be judgmental when they are at home, relatively safe with no loved ones overseas. My cousin is a Colonel in the Marines and has been to Afghanistan for a total for 3.5-4 years since 9/11. He has a Wife at home and 3 kids. You damn right I was celebrating right along with him when he called me this morning (he's currently living in WV)
Anyone who has lost a loved one through a tragic accident knows forgiveness is hard to do. A close friend of mine years ago was ran down by a Trucker (who was high on Meth) on New Years with his girlfriend on the freeway. Why? The trucker thought he was chasing down a gremlin. He barely got any time in jail in relation to his crime. You damn right the whole courtroom wanted to kill him that day. Does that make me any less of a person? No, it makes me human. Not reacting, doesn't make you any better either.
On a FG note, MK9 sure does have a lot of Rage Quitters :lol:
I'm not even taking the game THAT seriously haha