After reading the responses of other classmates, I found a few things quite compelling and enlightening. I learned that the surrounding or background in which Osama bin Laden made his videos was also important. Bin Laden made it so simple and vague such that it was not traceable back to him. It did not leave any evidence as to where to find him.
Another very important aspect I have learned is that Osama bin Laden wrote all his messages before hand as he is seen reading his messages from a scroll. This means that every aspect of sending the videos was planned ahead very strategically. Osama bin Laden was a very wise man and he did things in a specific way. He carefully planned what to say so as to instill fear in the American citizens but still remain favorable to the Muslim people.
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The other classmates’ posts were enlightening but I have a question on the government of US. They have talked about how the content of the video affected the listener it was targeted to but how did the videos affect the government and its functions. Did the videos affect how the military forces of the country were run? How did the government use the information in the videos to protect the American citizens from future terrorist attacks? Did bin Laden keep mentioning Allah in all his videos for a reason?
After reading the other classmates’ post I would love clarification on how influential the attire that Osama bin Laden wore was. I will also need clarification on why bin Laden released videos on several anniversaries of the 9/11 attacks. Was it a tactical move on his part or was it just a coincidence.
The main similarities between my post and other classmates’ posts is the fact that everyone talks of the emotions that these videos were meant to arouse on the listener and the goal of Osama bin Laden in releasing these tapes. There is only one difference between my post and the other posts, I was able to explain how Osama bin Laden was a part of modern terrorism and when Al-Qaeda was formed.
- Chaliand, G., & Blin, A. (2007). The history of terrorism: From antiquity to al Qaeda. Berkeley: University of California Press.
