Politics | Osama bin Laden dead 64% of Us Don't Want Death Photos Released New survey shows most back President Obama's decision By Evann Gastaldo Posted May 9, 2011 12:35 PM CDT Copied In this 1998 file photo, Osama bin Laden speaks to the journalists in Khost, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Mazhar Ali Khan, File) Despite the fact that many decried President Obama's decision not to release the Osama bin Laden death photos, most Americans agree with it. An NBC News poll finds that 52% of respondents strongly believe the photos should not be released; an additional 12% agree, but not as strongly. In contrast, 24% strongly believe the photos should be released, while 5% agree not as strongly. The full survey will be released tonight. Click for a roundup of reactions to the president's decision. Read These Next "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Trump voter who supported mass deportations could be deported herself. Shooter opens fire on Texas Border Patrol Rescuer in floods gets a poignant question. Report an error