Al-Awlaki.. the point of no return
Who could argue with this: The death of a terrorist is a good thing.
Who could say that this is incorrect: Anwar al-Awlaki dying in an airstrike is a victory for America.
Early this morning, news broke that the al-Awlaki did in fact die during an airstrike. Around midday, President Obama praised the death and subsequently so did everyone else.
It was a drone attack that actually killed the terrorist. In Yemen.
Al-Awlaki wasn’t just another terrorist, and that is why this event matters perhaps more than any other in recent war history. In fact, he was an American citizens—one that the United States government actively tracked down, and killed. And now, tonight, it’s raising questions on how much power a president should have during war time, or frankly any time. The authority to hunt down and kill a citizen…
Despite both Republicans and Democrats praising the President and the killing of al-Awlaki, it has raised some concerns and debate in the nation. President Bush signed an order after 9/11 that there would be no distinction in the ‘war on terror’ between nationals and foreigners.. Today’s air strike and killing of al-Awlaki showcases the first time since that order was signed that a high profile terrorist killed has been an American.
There will be much debate—well maybe not since it appears most in public circles are applauding the killing—about this death.. but it’s clear the most immediate outcome will be this: He won’t be having dinner at the Pentagon anymore, as he possibly did after 9/11. It will be interesting to see who takes his place..
