Was the Hit on Bin Laden Illegal?

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

To (2) one may argue OBL was in position to react, so use of force was necessary. Even if it wasn´t, who in his right state of mind would want to capture, trial and condemn Osama? Too risky and too costly, a bullet being a lot cheaper.

Dropping a bomb from f-16 or drone would sort it out wouldn't it?
Nothing to argue since possibility of taking him alive is out of equation.
Funny how those little technicalities can change the whole perspective and morality issue.