The Photo - a quick take.

Rarely will I be on the same "side" of an issue as Barrack Obama and opposing what Sarah Palin says. But when it comes to "releasing the photo" of Osama Bin Laden, I guess that is what is happening. Let me bring some of you up to speed that may not know what is going on with that.

After reports that Bin Laden was dead, there were all sorts of "stories" coming out about how and when he died, how they confirmed it, and what was going to happen with the body. Well, the short version is they "buried him at sea." Now I can't talk about motive, but we do know that there was a desire to "respect" the body and to prevent as much danger as possible to our troops. We know our soldiers have been treated in the past, and we wanted no part in doing the same. Nor should we have disrespected his body in any way. We need to do these things with as much moral integrity as possible, and eliminate as many opportunities for the enemy to feed on things to use against our troops.

Now I know they dont need reasons, to hate and attack us, but the decision to release the photo does nothing but attempt to satisfy doubters. The doubters wont be satisfied even with the photos, so then they only become a catalyst for action against us. Again, I don't know the "real intentions" behind the decision not to release them, and I do see the arguments on the other side - I just don't think we need to do it. We are America, he are supposed to be an example of justice to the world. Bin Laden is dead, that fact can't change - if it is a fact. Therefore a picture does nothing except brag. He is dead. God have mercy on his soul.

I hate disagreeing with Palin, and I agree somewhat to where she is coming from. Yet, I just think the world knows where we stand and knows that we are seeking justice, peace, and freedom. No photo of a dead man will prove that. What will prove that is quiet resolve, and dedication to that mission. He is dead, let us walk down a path of justice and pursue the mission - peace and freedom.

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