They have no choice. It should have already been done.
They have a choice and they should NOT. Why do we need to see that? The guy is dead. Americans are thrilled. Last thing we need to see is a dead man with blood and brain matter everywhere. I had to see a dead body once and it is still with me to this day. It is not a good sight. This is theater and I know if I was President, I would not release the photo. One thing, if they decide to release this photo, I hope kids do not see it. A bullet hole through the head will not look pleasant.
Thanks for deciding that for me. Next time I have to think about something, I'll be sure to call on you to come do my thinking for me again.
the islamists need to see it
Actually, the LAST thing we needed to see was American citizens falling to their deaths from a 100-plus story building- driven to jump because of the ferocious heat from the fires at the World Trade Center.
Life is a lovely and fragile thing, and sometimes it is also ghastly and ugly. Some people really DO NEED to see this wicked man is dead, some are simply curious or want to be absolutely sure. No one has to look at it- but you can be assured that men in combat on the ground who fight to preserve civilization have viewed far worse than a head shot.
I wouldn't want a child to view such an image- but many children these days have seen pictures of things I never imagined at their age.