[ThisLittleLightofMine]

It bothered my daughter and I as well. I felt very solemn and some vindication as if a bit of justice was meted out but not jubilant. I wondered if I/we were alone in this feeling. It seemed odd almost like I was viewing something from the middle east, except the burning effigy were missing.

[nbenyo]

I think you were alone, along with Petula. The jubilation did not bother me, or anybody I know, one iota. We are all celebrating at work this morning!

[llmc1]

You are far from alone. Everyone I know feels the same way.

[sinsofsolarempirefan]

Celebrating the death of another human being is always crass and tasteless, and I say that as someone who believes firmly in the death penalty and the right to use deadly force in defence against burglars and violent criminals...

[juliej]

I felt sober about the whole thing - very serious feelings more than jubilation because I know that KSM is still alive. I did hear fire fighters from across the street where I live shouting and I can’t blame them. I just feel more serious because this is not over - not by a long shot. One down and millions to take his place.

[ammomajor]

Initial reaction: ‘alright!’ and ‘awesome!’ in our household. Would you like some (mild) cheese with your whine?

[PzLdr]

The only thing that bothered me was hearing they had a Muslim service for this POS, including prayers, before they tossed him over the side. They should have had dogs piss on him, then cut off his head, put him in a hog carcass, and worked up an active chum slick before they tossed him over the side. And, oh yeah, they should have filmed it, hacked into every media outlet in towelheadland, and made all those 2001 “Dancing in the street” folks, watch it. Screw the PC.

ODERINT DUM METUANT!

[Oratam]

No. You're not alone. My first reaction was one of disappointment as I felt the timing was unfortunate Barry being utterly undeserving, his claims to the contrary notwithstanding. My second reaction was "what next?" The law of intended consequences made it hard for me to be jubilant.

By the time I saw images of college age kids celebrating in front of the White House and heard the giddy tone of the media I was saddened as Barky now would be the "come-back kid."

In fact, I thought Andrea Mitchell seemed especially pleased. I don't recall that being her reaction to Saddam's hanging during Bush's presidency.

A mixed reaction from me at best.