[cyncooper]

From what I've read, the bin Laden family was flown within the U.S. border to a common gathering point during the time flights were grounded. They did not leave the country until the restriction was lifted.

As to why it's being brought up? The kitchen sink theory. They're flailing wildly and twisting events to suit their purposes.

Turns out this event which the left wants to use (I heard Joe Klein on Matthews' Sunday show 2 or 3 weeks ago say this WILL be an issue in the campaign) involved their new golden (ack) boy, Clarke.

[Howlin]

According to Vanity Fair, it was AFTER the restrictions were lifted; they were one of the first flights out. They were flown on FBI (?) planes to Tennessee, I believe.