Ok, I understand your point. I'm relived when an animal like that is put down, but don't take any joy out it.Al- I agree they are not the same. One justly earned the death penalty, and what's more was an enemy at war with our country and so could justly be killed on sight, while the other lived a good life and I stand among those grieved by her passing. They are different situations, but my point is that there is a problem on some level in rejoicing in anyone's death for the sake of their death. Don't get me wrong, I believe in capital punishment and am grateful for the effects of Bin Laden's death.