
Instead, he was buried at sea by those who killed him, the CIA and Navy SEALS. Here's the New York Times' explanation: "Muslim tradition requires burial within 24 hours, but by doing it at sea, American authorities presumably were trying to avoid creating a shrine for his followers?" Showing respect for the religious tradition of this man and its millions of followers is smart, respectful and quick.
You might also note that May 1 is significant in that Hitler's death was announced May 1, 1945 (he actually shot himself April 30) and George Bush declared "Mission Accomplished" May 1, 2003.
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