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I agree that the the extradition of Bin Laden would be a symbolic victory to the US and democracy throughout the world I worry that this would be an inadequate end point to any considered response.
I seriously doubt that the removal of this individual would harm the structure, funding or resources of terrorist organisations in the Middle East. I fear a more sustained approach is the only way to bring about a lasting safety.
It is easier for us in the West to have someone to blame in order to bring closure to a grevious episode in US (and International history). The problem, however, is much more deeply rooted than this. The capture of Bin Laden is only the first step on the road.
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