[Skybird]

I assume it is a safe bet that this was a kill mission, no capture mission. Just imagine the hassle at home and around the world, the media fire, the political correctness and human rights bombardement if he would have been taken alive. The discussions on how to deal with him legally. Endless rounds and rounds of debate and expertises. Why giving him this last final triumph and make him the on and on star of the media for months to come?

No, it is better the way it was done: go in, kill him, get rid of the body at sea, job done, game over, file closed, be back in time for early breakfast, period.

If he is really dea, the b etter it is. Dog doesn't balk and bite again - nice for all and everybody. Now hunt and slay the other dogs of the pack. That would be time better spent than endlessly discussing how to deal with Bin Laden at court.