Well, this "short sighted narrow minded hypocrite" happens to enjoy a bit of name calling, but believes that those who dish shouldn't be squeamish when it comes back around.
Since we're being civil now, I'll freely admit that on some points I actually agree with you. I'm certainly under no delusions that this is the end, or that our enemies won't make use of Usama as a martyr. The movement toward a global Caliphate has more than one head to be sure, and one man's death isn't going to make it all go away.
I'm hardly the neocon, USA chanting sort you describe, having had more than my share of gripes with culture, official policies etc. I recognize, however, that it's an us or them situation whether we like it or not, and sometimes survival needs to trump preferences. When someone who wishes us dead is removed, we need not delight in the death itself, but that there has been justice, and hopefully that because we killed him other innocents will live. Maybe that's the root of our difference here (besides your initial condescending insolence); it's our victory I want to celebrate, not the mere fact of his death.
As for our image, well, would it be so detrimental to be proud when we win? So what, after all, if people chant USA? It's a natural and good instinct to want your tribe to win, and no less vital now that we're enlightened and think we're above such things. Would people like us more if we were passive and apologetic? If they would, I for one am not interested in accomodating them.
Anyway, have a drink all the same. You'll feel better about the whole mess, I promise.
