OSAMA BIN LADEN: 1957-2011
It took awhile, but we finally got the bastard. I am delighted the administration let actions speak louder than words, unlike George W. who frequently talked about the chase and vowed numerous times to get Bin Laden. This is the way a covert operation should work: no fanfare, just stealth, meticulous attention to detail and reliable information.
We are kidding ourselves if anyone thinks this will be the end of Al-Qaeda. Bin Laden has assumed mythic heroic proportions in the minds of many zealous Muslims, and his “martyrdom” will spur the crazies on, and those who hate America will continue to do so. His killing, nevertheless, demonstrates our sense of purpose and determination to the world not to bend to the will of the Muslim extremist.
More than ever, we will have to stay alert.
I thought the announcement was anti-climatic. Even so, that was a major objective and it does show we are resolute in getting our man. It is a feather in the caps of every US Service member wherever and however they serve.
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