Osama bin Laden’s disappearing act actually helps the game plan for America’s war on terrorism.
Hey, it matters not if Osama is buried alive or dead under tons of mountain rubble.
It matters not if Osama is incognito in some rat hole within Pakistan, Afghanistan or elsewhere.
What matters is that the mysterious absence of Osama gives America the excuse to continue its international search-and-destroy missions against al-Qaeda cells.
Osama’s confirmed death would only diminish America’s resolve to further risk lives in an all-out military effort against terrorism.
His departure from the living also would provide an excuse to relax America’s vigil at home and abroad.
True-believers spot Elvis everywhere. The same phenomenon—fueled by the $25-million reward—will continue to focus attention on Public Enemy No. 1.
Let’s hope someone spots Osama in Baghdad. (23 DECEMBER 2001)
