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There are good reason NOT to disclose them. Variant Send a noteboard - 04/05/2011 11:25:45 PM
It's frankly typical for Obama and his administration's entire line of "we know better than you do what information to give you". We saw this in the health care debate, where they said, "You just don't understand the bill" and now we see it here, where the statement is "it's too grisly for you". I am not a fan of governments keeping secrets for no reason. I can understand keeping the identity of the SEAL team secret, to protect them and their families. But a photo of a dead bin Laden with a big gaping hole in his head? There's no reason NOT to disclose it, and so it should be disclosed.



You're not really paying attention to the debate then. The photos could well inflame public opinion in the middle east, and be used as an additional propaganda tool for Bin Laden's supporters and affiliate terrorist groups. The fact that most Republicans in congress are supporting the decision reflect that both sides share that concern.

Let's be honest here, there's really nothing to be gained for the United States by actually disclosing the photos, apart from trying to convince conspiracy theorists.
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His head on a spike? nossy - 04/05/2011 06:51:25 PM 1588 Views
My preference is against it snoopcester - 04/05/2011 06:59:10 PM 1026 Views
I don't think they should release them LadyLorraine - 04/05/2011 07:46:46 PM 856 Views
I vote no. Kel - 04/05/2011 07:02:39 PM 962 Views
Agreed. Darth_Katie - 04/05/2011 07:17:04 PM 959 Views
I agree with you two. nossy - 04/05/2011 07:17:58 PM 939 Views
I agree as well. *NM* Avendesora - 05/05/2011 04:34:22 PM 580 Views
It is the right decision random thoughts - 04/05/2011 07:20:05 PM 994 Views
No thank you. Sareitha Sedai - 04/05/2011 07:53:15 PM 879 Views
They'll probably leak out and be all over the internet regardless of what he does ßelals Girl - 04/05/2011 07:56:22 PM 1020 Views
I have to admit that I thought of it that way. nossy - 04/05/2011 10:01:58 PM 826 Views
No. excalibur - 04/05/2011 08:31:47 PM 1011 Views
Damn I posted as excalibur again Aviendha - 04/05/2011 08:32:43 PM 831 Views
At least you're making him sound smart and sensible *NM* Sareitha Sedai - 04/05/2011 08:36:20 PM 495 Views
*NM* Aviendha - 08/05/2011 12:14:20 PM 519 Views
But how do we know you're not excalibur pretending to be Avienda? snoopcester - 04/05/2011 08:40:17 PM 998 Views
Or me, pretending to be you? snoopcester - 04/05/2011 09:56:06 PM 926 Views
Sorry, I'm such a jerkface for doing that *NM* nossy - 04/05/2011 10:06:15 PM 844 Views
You're very unoriginal. *NM* snoopcester - 04/05/2011 10:07:27 PM 537 Views
Yes you are *NM* snoopcester - 04/05/2011 10:08:11 PM 541 Views
I vote yes. We should have release the pictures. Tom - 04/05/2011 09:38:37 PM 1040 Views
Is it about us? nossy - 04/05/2011 09:48:41 PM 966 Views
If the photo exists, it should be released. Period. Tom - 04/05/2011 10:31:09 PM 1098 Views
I'm not sure that tells me why. nossy - 04/05/2011 10:41:15 PM 981 Views
I don't believe in censorship of anything that doesn't need to be censored. Period. *NM* Tom - 05/05/2011 03:50:28 PM 532 Views
That isn't the statement I saw from Obama, snoopcester - 04/05/2011 10:55:57 PM 928 Views
He always gives a bullshit reason for what he does. *NM* Tom - 05/05/2011 03:17:28 AM 456 Views
So, you think "you're too delicate" is a less-bullshit reason? nossy - 05/05/2011 03:22:16 AM 1060 Views
No. It's even more bullshit. There is no good reason to keep the photos confidential. *NM* Tom - 05/05/2011 03:51:08 PM 491 Views
Heh. Ok. So says you, so it must be. *NM* nossy - 05/05/2011 05:12:33 PM 529 Views
I seem to remember you asking for my opinion. I gave it. *NM* Tom - 05/05/2011 06:10:33 PM 506 Views
Yes. And I appreciate that part of it. nossy - 05/05/2011 07:14:21 PM 951 Views
Is there a good reason to make them public? *NM* callandor1000 - 06/05/2011 02:19:42 PM 502 Views
Is it that you think there is no risk of increased attacks against Western soldiers/ innocent snoopcester - 05/05/2011 09:54:42 AM 938 Views
Due to showing the picture? No. Due to killing bin Laden? Yes. *NM* Tom - 05/05/2011 02:20:55 PM 495 Views
There are good reason NOT to disclose them. Variant - 04/05/2011 11:25:45 PM 934 Views
Absurd. Tom - 05/05/2011 03:18:34 AM 972 Views
~shrugs~ Variant - 05/05/2011 09:47:16 AM 1021 Views
That is exactly how I feel. I have found it disturbing how many people want to see those pictures. Tashmere - 05/05/2011 04:05:22 AM 1037 Views
If it exists, you should be able to consume it? Jacob - 05/05/2011 05:59:51 PM 1031 Views
It is a government document and we know of its existence, so YES, as a citizen I have a right to it. Tom - 05/05/2011 06:21:00 PM 898 Views
ha... Jacob - 05/05/2011 08:06:39 PM 901 Views
Eh. callandor1000 - 06/05/2011 02:24:41 PM 862 Views
I think that is the answer that people were looking for from you. I may not like it still, but it Tashmere - 10/05/2011 03:44:14 AM 923 Views
I am against it ironclad - 04/05/2011 11:03:46 PM 836 Views
I don't think releasing it is a very big deal, but I support his decision Isaac - 04/05/2011 11:21:04 PM 924 Views
I see no point in doing so. *NM* everynametaken - 05/05/2011 05:31:32 AM 512 Views
For a complete sense of closure, to say it's done and move on without looking back, I say yea. Vodalus - 05/05/2011 05:33:31 AM 977 Views
Will he release the death certificate instead? *NM* Tim - 05/05/2011 03:04:04 PM 549 Views
*NM* mapthis - 05/05/2011 05:21:18 PM 495 Views
Good one, Tim! *NM* Tashmere - 10/05/2011 03:41:19 AM 491 Views
Watch for the photos on Wikileaks Antigone - 05/05/2011 08:59:16 PM 1273 Views
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