I have been pleased at the death of two people. Osama and Scalia.
Both times, I legit feel awful about the fact that I feel pleased about the death of a human being.
And yet, I do feel that way.
I can rationalize this as not being they are dead, but that their evil can no longer threaten the world. Maybe. But, really, I'm just happy the fucker is dead and my president gets to nominate a real justice.
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I'm with you bud.
ReplyDeleteI think we can be sad that a person died, but happy about the resulting boon their death created. I give you permission to do that, if you need it : )
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ReplyDeleteHonestly, my initial reaction was a brief moment of shock. Then, unadulterated joy.
I've got family members whose existence does (very minor) harm to the wider world. I will be sad when they leave us, but I do not expect strangers to be sad.
I love my brother, even after his passing, and him leaving me nearly destroyed me. Still, when I was told I was to inherit his guitar, I was overjoyed.
ReplyDeleteI don't love Scalia, and didn't wish death upon him. I wished that he would have some life altering moment though. Still, Obama getting to pick his replacement is our inheritance.
I am kind of rooting for the GOP to block that though. If Sanders could pick the judge, all the better : )
T to the E to the O At worst, Obama does a recess appointment of himself in January and gets two years on the court.
ReplyDeleteThat ain't happening but it'd be interesting!
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