Should the U.S. Release a Photo of Osama bin Laden’s Body?

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Matt of CA 7:26PM May 17, 2011

I have long been of the opinion that Osama bin Laden died long ago, but both sides in the War have pretended that he is alive for propaganda purposes. Therefore I believe that there is no evidence that Osama was killed on May 1, 2011, and that this is all a hoax. There has already been a faked photo of Osama's body put out, and I would love to know the provenance of that one. Anyway, why can't President Obama show every member of Congress and the editors of all the major American and European newspapers the photographs of Osama's body, if these photographs exist? Then these people can confirm that Osama has been killed without any publishing of gruesome photos, or provocations of jehadist fanatics?

Ian Coleman 9:57PM May 06, 2011

The only reason the media freaks, Trump, Palin & Co., demand this is to make the media. Let the terrorist show us photos that he's alive if its so important. We need governance, not non-issues. Did it make it make the coakes feel better to Saddam's picture. I saw pathetic human being and who needs a dead pathetic "human" viewing? Enough, Enough, Enough.

lgd of WA 8:27PM May 06, 2011

After spending billions of our hard-earned tax money to catch this man, Obama won't let us see the evidence. Sounds very much like a previous charade. Bet the "evidence" will be revealed about 3 days before November 1, 2012---just in time to make the bozo a hero!

Rocky of OH 9:36AM May 05, 2011

Photos? ---- dont care! Video? ---- dont care.....we are not going to get anything out of those anyways.they can be doctored all to well in this day and age. I would rather them release the DNA samples that they have. As soon as they release that you will see THOUSANDS of medical professionals and forensic geeks see the charts and immediately try to get to Osama bin Ladens family members to retrieve their own sample to either validate or discredit the DNA that our government "says" they possess. Why not release that? Its not graphic or violent. It would not cause an Islamic uproar. In fact, the people, all over the world would love to hear from anyone but government or government funded scientists on this proof. However, whats to say they dont have his DNA and just used the same sample twice to get the same results, showing a match. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, release some kind of proof. Your word is no longer good enough. Perhaps they have something to hide?

Jen Schrader of MO 9:36AM May 05, 2011

HEWAS SHOT IN THE FACE. ONLY SOME SICKO WOULD WANT TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHATARE WE SADISTIC CHILDREN?

PAUL of MI 12:10PM May 04, 2011

This is a fake "controversy" created by the media. Hundreds of government, military and law enforcement people have seen it. There is DNA proof. No non-expert can tell anything from the photo. It is voyeurism, plain and simple.

RKM of MD 8:23AM May 04, 2011

they should show the poto then pple will get relieve,they just show on tv only blood part and watever was der in the room.show the full part otherwise dont bother.nobody interested

reema of NV 5:50AM May 04, 2011

everyone needs to see that photo he did America wrong more than anyone and who ever posted and said that we are all "Hell Bent" on revenge is wrong, we want Justice he took 3000 lifes and for that i think its safe to say he deserved to pay that price with his own, let the U.S see the photo so we can tell Justice is served and its not some fake to get Obama suport show the photo.

Gordon Newman of MO 11:39PM May 03, 2011

In a world hell-bent on revenge many demand to see disturbing portrayals supporting one's vision of justice. One of the above post's refers to the towers and people jumping to their death. Just by revisiting the memory of that horrible time I feel physically ill. I watched in horror day after day on the Today Show, Good Morning America, whoever was talking about it, having a difficult time each morning leaving for work. I somehow felt I owed it to the families to stay and watch, and cry, and feel their pain. Now I can't watch the news about the war and the people on both sides loosing their lives, their families, their future, it makes me sad at the deepest level. I don't think viewing yet another dead body will bring about a sense of peace in me or anyone else. He, like everyone, was a human-being with a family. Even if they are misguided, they "believe" what they are fighting for is just and right- on the same level America believes it is wrong. No child (if he has children?), wife, brother, sister, mother, father needs to see their loved one's death burned in their mind, solidifying the anger and hate they already have in their heart. Another posts also suggests being respectful of the Muslim faith is wrong. In my view respect is never wrong. America is a great country, led by great people. I believe America stands for justice, not revenge. Yes there should be some type of proof. I agree it was all handled in a questionable fashion. Who knows maybe he is still alive and this is a way to flush him out. I don't know, none of us do, but we should know, I just don't think pictures of a death is the way to do it. Pictures can be forged too. If only there were a magic potion that would turn hate and revenge into love, understanding and compassion. If my family members did something horrible, I would not want to view their dead body on the television day after day. I realize the families of 9/11 had to relive it over and over, but that doesn't mean it was right-it was the media-it was ratings, right had nothing to do with it.

Sheri of MI 9:52PM May 03, 2011