We might ask ourselves how we would be reacting if Iraqi commandos landed at George W. Bush’s compound, assassinated him, and dumped his body in the Atlantic.
I have increasing respect and admiration for Noam Chomsky. A courageous defender of law and justice, of freedom in all its forms, I would go so far as to say, of civilization. He is setting a standard of morale and human values, and this on virtually every topic I have read or heard him express an opinion.
In the light of the recent events related to bin Laden's death, I highly recommend a short text he signs for Guernica magazine.
It seems so easy to be rightful, to stand for what is right, when you see him do it so gracefully and persuasively.
I would conclude on his own conclusion:
There is much more to say, but even the most obvious and elementary facts should provide us with a good deal to think about.