Pakistanis plan to turn Abbottabad compound into tourist attraction

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"I can tell you for a fact that it will become a place of tourism," said Dr. Muhammad Azfar Nisar, the deputy civil chief of the city. "People are already coming here from as far away as Lahore to see the house, so why should we destroy the building? The more revenue, the better."

Nisar said the city might even expand to accommodate tourist demand. "I am sure some hotels will be constructed nearby the house...", he added.

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"I've come here today to see a piece of our history," said Ahmed, 24, who brought his 11-month-old daughter with him. "Osama was a good Muslim who fought for Islam. He was a hero to us. I expect in time to see all sorts of tourists here, even Japanese and Americans."

However, others were not as impressed by the relatively-Westernized lifestyle of the al Qaeda leader.

"I had thought he would be living in a cave like a proper rebel outlaw," said 25-year-old Zulqurnain. "But instead they say he was hiding here, in a nice residential area. I'm a bit disappointed and can't believe it. Even so, I will come to visit again. Osama was our lion."

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/wildcard_5/bin_laden/bin-laden-shrine-fears-as-tourists-flock-to-death-compound-050511

[Harsh_77 718]

Will they be selling the osama trinket, mugs, caps and t-shirts too.....lol

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Will they be selling the osama trinket, mugs, caps and t-shirts too.....lol

they will even have osama impersonaters walking around and taking pix with the children.

[The Dude 206]

"I can tell you for a fact that it will become a place of tourism," said Dr. Muhammad Azfar Nisar, the deputy civil chief of the city. "People are already coming here from as far away as Lahore to see the house, so why should we destroy the building? The more revenue, the better."

Nisar said the city might even expand to accommodate tourist demand. "I am sure some hotels will be constructed nearby the house...", he added.

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"I've come here today to see a piece of our history," said Ahmed, 24, who brought his 11-month-old daughter with him. "Osama was a good Muslim who fought for Islam. He was a hero to us. I expect in time to see all sorts of tourists here, even Japanese and Americans."

However, others were not as impressed by the relatively-Westernized lifestyle of the al Qaeda leader.

"I had thought he would be living in a cave like a proper rebel outlaw," said 25-year-old Zulqurnain. "But instead they say he was hiding here, in a nice residential area. I'm a bit disappointed and can't believe it. Even so, I will come to visit again. Osama was our lion."

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/wildcard_5/bin_laden/bin-laden-shrine-fears-as-tourists-flock-to-death-compound-050511

So now that is two people from the internets, one telling me he was a good muslim, and one saying he was bad muslim.

On another note, I don't think Pakistan in general will be much of a tourist destination until they can actually govern the lands within their borders.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Maybe they can sell little vials with a drop of his blood. I'm sure that would be a hit.

[Harsh_77 718]

they will even have osama impersonaters walking around and taking pix with the children.

lol..... that is funny

Compound is big enough, why not install 1 or 2 ride and call after him too.............lol

So now that is two people from the internets, one telling me he was a good muslim, and one saying he was bad muslim.

On another note, I don't think Pakistan in general will be much of a tourist destination until they can actually govern the lands within their borders.

Who said he was bad..... the post only says he was good.

[The Dude 206]

lol..... that is funny

Compound is big enough, why not install 1 or 2 ride and call after him too.............lol

Who said he was bad..... the post only says he was good.

People on VJ

[thongd4me 69]

Alas, Pakistan will suffer the ultimate insult, being COMPLETELY Americanized!

Imagine a scene like Chevy Chase (National Lampoon's "Vacation") at Wally-World:

{"Sorry Folks! We're Closed for 2 weeks for repair."}

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

what, really, how?!?!?! um yeah, he was a "good Muslim".. so if there are good ones, then most certainly there are "bad ones" by their own accounts..so it is with any faith.. hmm, I will never step foot into Pakistan, EVER.. not scared mind you.. not even for a split second am I scared.. the National Lampoon's comment was funny

[Ban Hammer 13,490]

they will even have osama impersonaters walking around and taking pix with the children.

that doesn't sound like a bright idea.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

And you can get your picture taken with his exploded skull in the background.

[Harsh_77 718]

And you can get your picture taken with his exploded skull in the background.

What you talking about, location would be family and kids friendly

lol

[Harsh_77 718]

People on VJ

PPL on VJ just got plenty of time on their hand and dumb pakistani ministers make silly comments, which gives us exactly what we need to keep ourself amused.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Let them have their tourist attraction. Since we made the place significant, I do believe that royalties would be due.

[thongd4me 69]

they will even have osama impersonaters walking around and taking pix with the children.

That'll be 500 rupees (around 6 bucks) to give a yank on his beard...

Edited May 6, 2011 by thongd4me