The news the past week has been tremendous considering the events that have unfolded, both good and bad, happy and sad. Many people, however, may regard what is usually sad or bad news as joyous or good. I am not talking about the Royal Wedding or the Beatification of John Paul 2. These are definitely and obviously joyous events. I am referring rather to the death of Osama bin Laden. A lot has been written about this person, his works and what he stands for. Most of these are probably about the evil that he has done, the harm he caused to a lot of people including those attributed to him due to his disciples actions. I am sure that if he were just another person, who typically did both good and bad like anyone of us, his death would be mourned by so many including relatives and friends who would attest to his good deeds. And yet, not so many probably mourn his passing (or in the words of his supporters, his murder or assassination) compared to the tremendous lot who celebrate him no longer being able actively influence our lives. Indeed, it is a form of closure despite some people claiming that "the end does not justify the means." The article I read today from the Inquirer is a good read and I share in some of the thoughts of the columnist. We can all claim to have reservations about capital punishment or for asking for the blood of those who did heinous wrong. However, isn't it also too difficult, too challenging once it is us who are offended or injured? It is a challenge to how strong our faith really is when such things become a reality rather than be treated as theoretical or hypothetical.
Murder or self-defense? - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
You be the judge?
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