[gaspar]

Psychologically speaking, the US is acting wisely. Hope lingers, but is eventually extinguished as reality takes over. Muslims know he is dead along with hundreds of Al Qaida leaders; they are dead because they just couldn't remain silent given the tenor of the fatwas issued in 1996 and 1998, both of which demanded attacks on the United States. The question now is, is there anyone capable of taking his place?

[Kermit]

Al Qaeda spokescreep, Abu Ghaith, promised a new Osama video for the 4th of July. If he doesn't come through, it discredits the radicals.

I believe the Muslim world saw secular Turkey come in third place in the World Cup, while religious Saudi Arabia was humiliated.

[Alabama_Wild_Man]

"...is there anyone capable of taking his place? "

My worry is that there are hundreds ready-n-willin' to 'take his place'. ..

" Capable " . .. . .. well . .. . that brings on a whole new kettle of fish.