[Southack]

"If they really want the US public to quit fighting them, they need to quit attacking and threatening us. Then, after a while, the US public will lose interest..."

Precisely. War is our strong suit. On the other hand, if Bin Laden comes forward publicly, apologizes, denounces violence, and begs for forgiveness, dissent against our War on Terror would be legion.

At that point Osama could retreat back into the private confines of maddrassas, teaching rampant hate and violence, while all the time preaching love and forgiveness in public. In 20 years we'd be caught off-guard again.

Thus, it is the *peaceful* Osama who threatens us the most. The violent, war-mongering Bin Laden who we all know is a weak paper tiger. We can crush his forces everywhere they mass and every time they are spotted, without exception. In contrast, if Osama manages to move this war *away* from open contests of arms into a public relations debate, we've got trouble.

[BOBTHENAILER]

Very insightful, I hope Osama doesn't read your post.

and I'm saying that in all seriousness

[blackbart.223]

The key, at this time, is to knock Bin Ladin off. Others may follow but at least we are rid of him.

[HardStarboard]

>>>> if Bin Laden comes forward publicly, apologizes, denounces violence, and begs for forgiveness, dissent against our War on Terror would be legion.<<<

If that happened, Dean would propose U.S. college scholarships for anyone able to prove they are an Islamofacist or wannabe suicide bomber.

Wesley, not to be out done, would agree and propose inclusion of of Hamas, Hezbolla, Black September, and Islamic Jihad in the plan.

Kerry, would claim that all these proposals are useless unless these new students can afford to take America up on the plan....his proposal of $1,500 per month for each student will be hailed as true conservative compassion.

I could go on, but I'm feeling ill.