I am quite surprised by the verdict. I was certain that if a group of US citizens had the change to execute someone they perceived as being culpable for 9/11, they would do it.
I guess this demonstrates just how much of the "sting" has worn off 9/11. A year or two ago, he would have been executed, I'm sure of it.
In the end, I'm glad. I didn't want him to get the death penalty--even if he did have something to do with 9/11, which I doubt--I do believe that he is trying to go for martyrdom, and therefore that is the very thing he should be denied. I do believe that there are some cases where the death penalty is merited. I just believe in this case, the more severe punishment is to NOT gratify his wish for martyrdom.