[mrerick]

Please don't forget the dedication, skill, bravery and sacrifice of the fine American armed service forces that engaged this enemy and succeeded at their mission.

These were difficult conditions logistically and politically.

This is an entrenched and committed enemy that has complicit friends that protected him.

I have often wondered why our enemies are so motivated to fight against us. It seems that all forms of fundamentalism are focused on controlling others and enforcing an often dictatorial system of dominance based upon power and beliefs.

Our enemy has consistently seen our projection of power and belief done in the name of our citizens and way of life. When systems are in conflict, sometimes demagogs like Bin Laden lose a battle. That is how it should be.

I grew up in America, and believe in our way of life, it's rights, responsibilities, privileges and rewards. Those that would destroy us can go straight to places where they can no longer be a threat. In Bin Laden's case it sounds like that now rests deep in the sea.

Thank you American Special Forces members for accomplishing your difficult and dangerous mission.

Marc