The Hill News

As Americans woke up to the news that Osama bin Laden was dead on Monday, pundits were already discussing what was gained from the death of the al Qaeda leader.

Some said that bin Laden died a martyr and will inspire generations of future terrorists. Many are worried about reprisal attacks. Others are discussing his sea burial and whether or not it will invoke outrage for potentially violating Muslim norms. And others are debating the value of torture and abuse in collecting intelligence. But in this mix of discussions, the real value of bin Laden’s death is getting lost.

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