Amy,
re: According to an article on CNN by a military strategist, his charisma - the ability to influence many people - is the most threatening aspect of him. I don't think we should underestimate him or his network, or the pervasiveness of his group.
I think bin Laden may become even more dangerous if/when we kill him. As a living person, we can target his communication, his associates, his money, those that protect him. As a martyr, he may unify the disparate factions of anti-American Muslims, and convert the moderate majority of Muslims to a more proactive and violent position, which could destabilize current US friendly governments. No one knows how this will eventually play out, but it's easy to visualize a very different and more dangerous Middle East in the years ahead.
I still say get the SOB, but we need to be very aware of the consequences.
John |
