The father of one of Zarqawi's most brutal murders- Nick Berg, (it has been attributed to him) was on American Morning today to give his reaction to the news that Zarqawi is dead.
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It seemed that Soledad was not prepared to hear what Michael Berg had to say. (rough transcript)
Berg: Zarqawi is also a political figure and his death will reignite yet another wave of revenge-revenge is something I do not follow. I do not ask for against anybody and it's an endless cycle as long as people use violence to combat violence-ahh we will always have violence.
Soledad: I have to say sir I'm surprised, I know how devastated you were-your family was frankly when Nick was killed in such a horrible and brutal---
Berg: Well you shouldn't be surprised because I have never said anything but forgiveness and peace...
CBS News has more: "Nicholas Berg's father, a pacifist who is running for Delaware's U.S. House seat on the Green Party ticket, said al-Zarqawi's death is likely to foster anti-American resentment among al-Qaida members who feel they have nothing left to lose." He dismissed the notion that al-Zarqawi's death might bring him closure...read on