[jejones]

I hope that is correct--but I agree with those who say we want him alive for interrogation, and to be able to verify his identity.

[dpwiener]

I agree with those who say we want him alive for interrogation, and to be able to verify his identity.

I wouldn't worry about verifying his identity. DNA analysis will take care of that. Even if we don't already have a sample of bin Laden's DNA, I'm sure we have samples from some of his many siblings and children. That's enough to establish 50% consanguinity.

[onehipdad]

No doubt he's had an exit plan for a long time that will ensure all the loose ends are satisfied:

1) Die a martyr.

2) Take out as many infidels as possible.

3) Make sure the world is well aware of 1) and 2).