Terrorism’s Triumph

Terrorism’s Triumph

from Dissident Voice by Ben Schreiner

On word of Anwar al-Awlaki’s death at the hands of a CIA drone strike in Yemen, pundits and “terrorism experts” flooded the airwaves to celebrate what President Obama deemed a “major blow” to al Qaeda. The world is a safer place with the slaying of al-Awlaki, we are told. And much the same as with bin Laden before him, the assassination of al-Awlaki is said to have brought us “justice.” Thus, al-Awlaki’s murder is a true triumph for America—a nation once again rewarded for its tireless and righteous pursuit of justice. The moral beacon of the world shines bright.
What a farce!
In order to deliver this recent bout of “justice,” the US has once again jettisoned formal legality and due process. Al-Awlaki—an American citizen—was found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to death because his government says he was guilty and deserving of death. Case closed.