News Watchdog seeks bin Laden photo, says White House 'not above the law'

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A conservative legal watchdog group, Judicial Watch, is suing the CIA and Defense Department for the release of photos and videos from the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, arguing that the American public has a right to know this information. The group's president, Tom Fitton, asserts that the Obama administration's reluctance to release the documents lacks legal justification. The discussion highlights various viewpoints on the implications of releasing such materials, with some arguing that national security concerns should take precedence, while others believe transparency is essential, especially given the significant public investment in the operation. There are debates about the validity of the government's narrative surrounding bin Laden's death, with some participants expressing skepticism about the circumstances and calling for accountability. The conversation also touches on the potential consequences of releasing sensitive information and the broader implications for national security and public trust in government actions.
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Why do we need pictures of his corpse?

Isn't it good enough to know that he won't be leading any terrorist organization again? Or are you afraid that he is actually still alive?

I don't understand the desire to see photos.
 
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drankin said:
Why do we need pictures of his corpse?

Isn't it good enough to know that he won't be leading any terrorist organization again? Or are you afraid that he is actually still alive?

I don't understand the desire to see photos.

I have no personal desire to see the corpse. I believe he's dead. I believe that's good enough. However, there are some people out there (read: a lot) that would like the extra assurance. This would be for them, not me.
 
  • #33
Antiphon said:
This is pretty weak sauce. The US sailors who pushed him overboard can only report, not confirm that he in fact sank as a corpse. For all we know Colonel Ghadaffi's submarine may have picked up the sinking corpse and has been giving it CPR to this day.

We can only hope you are correct - IMO.
 
  • #34
samu.k said:
I have thought about this, and in my opinion it would serve the interests of the government to release photos/additional proof that they actually did kill Osama.

What interests of the government would be served, and how? Please be specific.
 

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