Almost immediately following the death of Osama bin Laden, word spread that the U.S. government was in possession of photos of his corpse (Not the fake photo-shopped one you’ve already seen on the web).

Many questioned whether or not the pictures would be released to the general public.

Now we have an answer…NO!

In an interview taped for 60 Minutes President Obama states his administration has decided not to release the photos. He cited fears of national security risks as the main reasoning behind the final decision.

It is important for us to make sure that very graphic photos of somebody who was shot in the head are not floating around as an incitement to additional violence. As a propaganda tool. You know, that’s not who we are. You know, we don’t trot out this stuff as trophies.”

Some, like Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, have expressed disagreement with the White House’s decision. On the other hand, there is a large portion of Congress who are supporting the president.