On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, the Senate will vote whether or not to override President Obama's veto of the bill that gives 9/11 victims the right to sue Saudi Arabia for their part in the tragedy. Obama's reasoning for the veto was fairly clear; if we were to sue Saudi Arabia, they are most likely to retaliate with related lawsuits concerning decisions made by military officials and the drone attacks in Pakistan following 9/11.
Those affected in the terrorist attack are continually seeking justice and closure for the traumatic losses they suffered and have come to the conclusion that the lawsuits would help in doing so. Though he has shown immense empathy for the victims, the President finds the possible situations too problematic to proceed in that direction. Some would argue that those involved have a major emotional bias on the situation, which is rightly so, though it may lead some to not thoroughly address every aspect of the situation. The 9/11 tribulation has caused unbelievable suffering throughout our country and should never be forgotten, though accepting what has occurred and learning from the situation would reap more benefits than bringing it to court.
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Yes 9/11 was a traumatic experience for thousands of people and no one will get over it but, we have to stop fighting with people in Saudia Arabia. With this push-and-shove action happening one of us might rage out into war and it never ends happy.
ReplyDeleteI had an article touching on the subject a couple weeks ago and I agree with obamas veto. I get that the families of the victims of 9/11 want justice, but this "justice" is just going to result in more problems.
ReplyDeleteI think is only fair to the families of the victims to seek some kind of justice after all these years.
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