Explaining the world

There is a rule in my house. The boys can watch TV while eating breakfast but it must be the news. So yesterday morning they learned of Osama Bin Ladens death. With tears rolling down my face (from remembering the pain he caused the USA) I explained to them 9/11 and the sickness that is bin Laden and the people who choose to follow his beliefs. Neither of them were born yet and I, just the same as every American, remember where I was and what I was doing at that moment. My husband who was, and still is, in the Army was the first thought in my mind and heart. My kids have never known the world without the hatred of bin Laden. Although I try not to rejoice that he was killed, I am pleased that the head of the snake was chopped off. All over facebook I am seeing people talk about how sick it is we find pleasure in the murder of this man. I can only justify their reaction by believing they don't have a loved one who has deployed. Or worse yet died because of him. My husband has spent years away from his children due to him and his followers actions. We've watched him say goodbye not knowing if he was coming home. It's painful and strikes a fear in your heart that can not be explained. By no means is the war over. And wont be for some time to come. Another man full of hate for America will take over. Another man will die at a military mans hand. And we once again will rejoice. I do not chastise you for your belief that an eye for an eye is no way to live. So do not bad mouth my husband and his fellow members of the Armed Forces for protecting you! These men and women are homegrown heroes. And you should be honored they care about you without knowing who you are.