Osama Bin Laden Dead

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Interestinggggggggg. The news at dawn said that Bin Laden's body was being handled according to Islamic tradition.

I heard the "at-sea" report as well. My assumption was that it was done at sea so that his grave couldn't become a pilgramage destination for crazies.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

George W. Bush already released his official statement soon after the news story broke.

Right, because the Prez had filled him in before the news conference.

How dare you miss this last night because of The Amazing Race!

At least it wasn't Celebrity Apprentice.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I heard the "at-sea" report as well. My assumption was that it was done at sea so that his grave couldn't become a pilgramage destination for crazies.

Two reasons:
1. Your statement.
2. No country would want that body anyway.

Also, he was buried very quickly per Islamic traditions - I believe they're similar to Jewish traditions in that the body is buried very quickly. Smart political move. But the burial at sea was to avoid the crazies (not like we can, really, as we see now that all Americans abroad and many major cities are on high alert today and will continue to be until we're sure there's less danger).