I was in Washington D.C. the night President Obama announced the finding and killing of Osama bin Laden. I got the news alert just as I was going to bed and must admit, I was elated. As I was staying about two blocks from the White House, a couple hours later I was awakened by the collective partying in the streets.
No doubt, most people in this industry knew at least someone who died on 9/11 — the World Trade Center was home to exchanges, trading firms, brokers and technology companies. I know I did, and like most people, the horror of that day still haunts me. So although I didn’t join the party in front of the White House that night, I was there in spirit. Even if bin Laden had only become a symbol, as some say, to most Americans he was a potent symbol of terrorism that has infiltrated our everyday lives. So I thank President Obama and the brave Navy Seals and military forces who took this decisive action. (more…)
