More than the death of a human being, this ends the life of a powerful symbol of terrorism and destruction, said Nadine Kaslow, psychologist at Emory University.

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But wait a minute: Should we rejoice in the death of another human being?

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Dr Ellis said while there was sadness at the death of a human being, people demonstrating and rejoicing was "distasteful".

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The fact of death is something every human being can relate to.

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"The death of a child is one of the most traumatic experiences a human being can endure, " Cacciatore said.

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During mass, priests across the country stress the importance of every human being's right to life from the moment of conception until natural death.

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