[Non-Sequitur]

I would go futher than this. I would tell the Taliban that I don't want bin Laden, I want his head. Just his head, although the whole body will do in a pinch. Why put the onus on us for trying him? Why let us make him a martyr? Let the Taliban execute him and turn the remains over to us for verification.

And if the leader of the Taliban balks at that request then I suggest that his office be blown up or his car be shot to pieces by persons unknown. Then when the dust settles we go to whoever is in power now and say, "We made a little suggestion to your predecessor concerning bin Laden. He didn't go along with it an met with that unfortunate accident. Now, how about you?"

[konva]

I am afraid that just "asking for bin Ladin" would not work - the ultimatum (or whatever it is) should better be formulated as the famous ultimatum that Austro-Hungary issued to Serbia after assasination of arch-duke Ferdinand in July, 1914: dismantling of all terrorist facilities, entry & free hand for our prosecutors at your territory, control over your armed forces, communications, budget... simply a form of protectorate in exchange for not bombing you to pieces. Unacceptable? - Well, you said it...

[sneakypete]

>>And if the leader of the Taliban balks at that request then I suggest that his office be blown up or his car be shot to pieces by persons unknown. Then when the dust settles we go to whoever is in power now and say, "We made a little suggestion to your predecessor concerning bin Laden. He didn't go along with it an met with that unfortunate accident. Now, how about you?"<<

DAMN! I have FINALLY found somebody on FR who understands how this game needs to be played! I've been thinking I was all alone.

[P-Marlowe]

Why put the onus on us for trying him?

That indeed is a dangerous onus. Can you imagine the fear of any court in America that tries these terrorists? Would you be willing to sit on that Jury knowing that there is a strong probability that you will be the target of terrorists who will seek to kill you for exacting judgement on one of their leaders?

It is a silly idea that we can get "Justice" in this situation. To bring Bin Laden to our shores for trial would be to invite terrorism against our Justice system. Just kill him and everyone like him.

[sheik yerbouty]

Take the heads of these jihadists, and dump them by air over their respective populated areas, along with leaflets warning the populace to give up all the jihadists, or meet the same fate.