Poll: 20% of Young Americans Have Positive View of Osama Bin Laden
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
6:22 PM – Wednesday, December 27, 2023
According to shocking results from a recent poll, one in five Americans who are ages 18-to-29 have a “positive view” of the deceased Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden.
In a recently conducted survey, results showed that one in five young Americans view Osama Bin Laden in a “positive way,” and another 3-in-10 Generation Z voters believe that Hamas terrorists are a “force for good.”
“Generation Z, [is a] term used to describe Americans born during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Some sources give the specific year range of 1997–2012, although the years spanned are sometimes contested or debated because generations and their zeitgeists are difficult to delineate,” according to britannica.com
The survey asked young American respondents, “How would you describe your view of Osama Bin Laden?”
Overall, 81 percent of people of all ages responded saying that they have a “negative view” of the infamous Islamic terrorist, while 76 percent of those respondents hold a “completely negative view.”
Meanwhile, eight percent have a “somewhat positive view” of Bin Laden, and four percent of those have a “completely positive” opinion of him.
When those results were broken down by age groups, however, the picture changes significantly. 20 percent of those between the ages of 18-to-29 have an at least “somewhat positive” opinion of Bin Laden.
52 percent of those have at least a “slightly negative view,” while only eight percent have a “completely” positive opinion. Additionally, 17 percent of people between the ages of 18-to-29 have a “combination of both positive and negative feelings” about the terrorist.
In contrast, 14 percent of those between the ages of 30-to-49 have an at least “somewhat positive attitude” toward Bin Laden, who was murdered in 2011 by United States Navy SEALs of SEAL Team Six.
Bin Laden is credited as the culprit behind the 2001 hijackings that murdered 2,977 people and injured thousands at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The shocking results of the survey reveal a profound change in opinion and show concerning examples in recent months of young Americans questioning Bin Laden’s nefarious actions.
The disturbing results also correspond with young Americans causing controversy on the Chinese-owned app TikTok by reposting Bin Laden’s 2002 letter, in which he defended the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people and caused thousands more injuries.
Several young TikTokers have claimed that the U.S. may be “just as bad.”
“I’m not about to sit here acting like [bin Laden]’s just the worst person in the world when America has literally been terrorizing people since the beginning of history,” one TikTok user said, adding that “America is literally built on terrorizing people.”
“When what’s his name, fucking, whatever the guy’s name is that discovered America and found the land, he lied,” the user added. “Put yourself in their shoes, 3,000 people died on 9/11, compared to the millions that Americans have killed in Palestine.”
The letter’s rapid spread and discussion it generated among the youth demonstrate how TikTok is growing in importance as a news source.
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What factors could be contributing to the disturbing trend of young Americans’ positive view of Osama Bin Laden?
The Disturbing Trend of Young Americans’ Positive View of Osama Bin Laden
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend among young Americans regarding their views on the deceased Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden. Shocking results from a recent poll revealed that one in five Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 have a “positive view” of Bin Laden. This discovery sheds light on the changing perceptions of young people and raises important questions about their understanding of history and the implications of their beliefs.
According to the survey, which asked respondents to describe their view of Osama Bin Laden, 81 percent of people of all ages responded saying that they have a “negative view” of the notorious terrorist. However, when the results are broken down by age groups, the picture changes significantly. Twenty percent of those between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least a “somewhat positive” opinion of Bin Laden, while only 8 percent have a “completely” positive opinion.
These results are deeply concerning, as Bin Laden is credited with masterminding the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people and injured thousands more. It is shocking to see that a portion of young Americans view him in a positive light, considering the devastating impact of his actions.
These views also align with recent controversies on the Chinese-owned app TikTok, where young Americans have been reposting Bin Laden’s 2002 letter defending the 9/11 attacks. Some TikTokers have even claimed that the U.S. may be “just as bad” as Bin Laden, suggesting that America has a history of terrorizing people. These sentiments demonstrate a lack of historical understanding and a distorted perspective on the gravity of the 9/11 attacks.
The widespread dissemination of Bin Laden’s letter on TikTok and the ensuing discussions among young people highlight the growing influence of the app as a news source. This further emphasizes the need for accurate and responsible information-sharing platforms, as misinformation and skewed interpretations of history can have harmful consequences.
It is crucial for educators, parents, and society as a whole to address this issue and foster a deep understanding of the historical context surrounding events like 9/11. Providing young people with accurate information, promoting critical thinking skills, and encouraging open dialogues about the consequences of terrorism are essential steps in combating the disturbing trend of positive views towards Bin Laden and other terrorists.
Ultimately, it is alarming to see a segment of young Americans expressing admiration or sympathy for Osama Bin Laden. By addressing this issue head-on and ensuring that young people have a well-rounded understanding of history, we can strive to create a more informed and empathetic society that rejects violence and terrorism.
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