Are the celebrations 'vulgar'?

I don't get the exuberance over someone's death, even the worst person. Satisfaction at seeing justice done, sure, but it seems more of a business-like situation to me than cause for celebration.
 
While I certainly understand the feeling (I was very happy about this news last night), they are vulgar imo.
 
Not something to really rejoice about. There is some relief, but like seeing a murderer executed by lethal injection, it doesn't really change anything.
As far as future atrocities, as my wife said, "Isn't it about like a drug cartel? There is just another guy to take his place."
 
Is this a joke, hell yea celebrate and cheer. A monster is dead. He deserves no respect, remember the heads he had sawed off, the soldiers he burned and hanged in public view.
 
I had the same thoughts watching this unfold. In this specific instance, perhaps a little celebrating is appropriate.

When other countries celebrated the attacks on the US, it involved, essentially, innocent people being killed. never once has anyone in the US celebrated civilian deaths during our wars or conflicts or whatever we call them. Almost the opposite of other countries, we lash out at our own troops and govt when civilians are involved.

Osama is different. He fully admits and takes credit and even relishes in the murders and atrocities his organization has carried out throughout the entire world. I don't think anyone doubts that he would have struck again if he could have and was actively planning to try and do so. Surprising to many here, I am not an advocate of the death penalty, however, Osama is a different case. I sure would not have wanted any Americans dieing trying to arrest him if killing him saved lives.

Our celebrating is not, or at least should not be, directed at anything Arab or Muslim, but rather directed at just the man, Osama. Other countries people seem to celebrtae anything bad happening to our country. A big difference in my mind.
 
Mojo, I think you have bin Laden confiused with other people.

I dont recall bin Laden cutting off anyones head or hanging any soldiers in Faluja.
 
To me the kids celebrating last night, at times, looked like the crazed Muslims we always see on TV, like the Palestinians dancing in the streets on 9/11/01. On the flip side, I was pleased to see that they were aware of the latest news of the day. That's a good sign, IMO.

The celebrations were not in good taste but then again that is hardly a representative sample of society. Those that felt like celebrating, did.
 
I dont recall bin Laden cutting off anyones head or hanging any soldiers in Faluja.
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so hitler is cleared of all the atrocities commited by nazi's since he actually didnt do it. good to know.
 
2003 he inspired the a holes that did, and I am sure ordered much worse. I celebrate his death, I am flying my flag today, and I feel like a million bucks .
 
Interestingly, "vulgar" comes from Latin meaning "the mob."

I think the celebrations are vulgar as you (properly) use the word and unsurprising in view of the origin of the word.

I'm pleased we killed this enemy, but I never considered jumping around and chanting "USA." This doesn't feel like defeating Japan and Germany. This feels more like the hawk getting the rat.

Another vulgarity is the race to twist this politically to a particular side. The goal of getting this man was non-partisan.

I will say that this type of operation is what I envisioned the war against the terrorists who mean us harm to be. Intelligence and special forces intensive. I hope this is the model for going after other terrorist enemies.
 
I'm sure a lot of the partying/celebrating was college kids. We were all in college (well most of us) and ANY excuse to go crazy and drink too much and chase girls is a good one!

My guess too is that to those in NYC area this may have been a bigger deal than to the rest of the country.
 
Many of those celebrating appeared to be in the 18-21 age range, Which means they were 8 to 11 when the towers fell. They were children.

I think that has something to do with it.
 
I am one that believes any killing is not a good thing. Would I kill if my loved ones were threatened? Probably. If I myself were threatened? I don't know, perhaps, but then, perhaps not. I just feel that there are bigger things at play here than just *this* life and while intent is always paramount with any action, in the grand scheme of things, taking a life can do the greatest harm to the taker.
 
Of course most of the revelers were young, they usually are. Remember, it is that generation that is fighting these three wars now. Almost everybody in that age group knows somebody who has been to Iraq or Afghanistan during the past decade. My generation (30 somethings) probably sent more in the early part of the War Against Terror, but now these kids' friends and familly are the ones fighting. Are there plenty of fratboy douchebags there? Sure. But especially the Ground Zero crowds appeared to be legitimately celebrating justice and vindication for the past decade. As Texanne said, many of these kids only know of an America at peace from what their parents have told them. The idyllic peaceful America of the 80s and 90s was shattered on 9/11 and as 8 year olds they are probably jaded since they have only really known a world where terrorism is a constant threat. They know Bin Laden screwed them out of the America I grew up in. No problem with them doing a kegstand because he's gone. Throw some back for me. F 'em.
 
Glad to see I'm not the only one who saw this and felt that way.

Vulgar may be a bit strong and I saw that they mostly just looked like college aged kids having a chance to celebrate.

To me celebrating like the Techsters after Crabtree's catch just did not seem quite right but I'm in my mid-40's so may be just age and I might well have done the same thing 25 years ago.

Wife and I both felt more of a deep internal satisfaction that all the people who lost loved ones can hopefully have a sense that some bit of justice was served.
 
Vulgar? We just brought justice to a mass murderer of innocent people.To question the celebrations is vulgar to me.
 
i think hamas, the "secular" group that has publicly condemned the killing of bin laden is vulgar. this is the so-called peaceful group that is negotiating for a palestinian state in israel.
 
It doesn't take headline news to bring out frat boy douchebags at Cain and Abel's or in West Campus in general.
 
Not surprisingly, a subtle point is being lost by some who want to read more into the observation than is there. Nobody said they wanted to prevent or vilify those celebrating, nor was anyone calling them unpatriotic. Further, vulgarity is something we've all been guilty of from time to time, it's just easier to recognize it when you get a little older.

I guess some people must make themselves feel better by mischaracterising somebody else's remarks or observations. Next I and Prodigal and the others will be labeled pro-terrorist because we don't hoot enough.

What a shocking development on the West Mall.
 
To each their own.

My hat is off and hand is out to shake those that performed this mission. I am glad that they came back 100% even with a mechanical failure.

"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"
 
I think it is vulgar to compare the Arab world's celebration of thousands of innocents being murdered in cold blood on 9-11 to the Americans celebrating of the extermination of a sub-human mass murderer.
 
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