The world's Most Wanted has fallen. Al Qaeda leader killed. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first read it. I read it again and again. Thumbs up USA! Then I watched the speech by Obama. A speech though brief, yet will go down as one of the most important speeches in history. Of course, not to forget, a speech that could change Obama's fate this coming election.
Finally, the man has fallen. The irony is why does it take a great nation, the United States of America nearly ten years after the September 11 attacks to finally put a closure? Shouldn't Uncle Sam with all her renowned technological advancement have gotten hold of this 50-plus-old man with ragged top and lives on mountainous terrains a long time ago?
So, what's next for the USA? What will happen to the Uniting and Providing America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (PATRIOT Act)? After all, one of the reason this act was established was due to the September 11 attacks. Will the act which will expire end of this May be renewed, amended or abolished?
Obama cleverly mentioned in his speech that America is not fighting with Islam. So, with Obama saying that Osama's down, and the world a better place, can Muslims now feel safe in the USA? Will there not be any form of human rights violation intrude upon the Muslims after this? Will there not be anymore so-called "random security checks" on Ali, Ahmad and Muhammad surnames?
Obama has indeed done an excellent job. Definitely better than his oaf predecessor Bush. The Muslim world have not forgotten his speech in Cairo back in 2009. However, he has a long way to go to show that he is indeed a man of his words. Especially to the Muslims, and in particular the American Muslims.
