So what now about Pakistan? Does anyone believe they didn't know about Bin Laden's pad?

[Faygo Kid]

This is tough. They have nuclear (or as Bush would say, nucular) weapons. Still, it's obvious that the gigantic home of Bin Laden had to be known to Pakistani authorities. This is not good. That cannot be ignored. I'm not sure what we should do, but I don't think we can take a pass on this one.

Your thoughts are welcomed. Really.

[Drale]

1. They have the same problem we do

They have a faction in their government that is friendly with terrorists. The difference is their terrorist friends have and will use violence and our terrorists have not used violence yet but probably will in the future when the realize they are hated and will never win again.

[quinnox]

2. I dont think another war is worth it

We have enough on our hands already. Even if Pakistan was protecting bin Laden, which they deny by the way.

[Enrique]

3. they probably helped us with this operation

they just can't say it.

[DURHAM D]

7. I doubt it - the government/ military/ intelligence groups leak like a sieve.

They have spoiled operations in the past according to my tv.

Also, don't forget that Musharraf has previously stated that Osama died a long time ago. Why would Pak help us find a dead man as I am sure Musharraf left a note in the desk telling the new guy how it works.

And this from today -

"Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has called the killing a "victory" for Pakistan, but criticized the US for "violating" Pakistani sovereignty with the operation."

Pervez is probably trying to figure out if he is still going to receive his monthly retainer from Osama.

[TheWraith]

4. Some people certainly did. Everybody in the government? I doubt it.

But certainly there are people there who either sympathize with Bin Laden, or just want to hedge their bets.

[Abq_Sarah]

5. Pakistan has to be embarrassed

That bin Laden was hiding out in a residential neighborhood less than 1000 ft from the Pakistani Military Academy for years.

[lonestarnot]

6. Years. I read the place was built in 2005.

[elfin]

8. As Ricky told Lucy

"You have some splaining to do." SOME knew in Pakistan, and those "some" must have some high ranking. Whether the top political leadership knew is in question and how they may skate retribution.

It is a rat's nest of duplicity and greed. I miss Holbrooke.

[robcon]

9. Whi is this "they" in Pakistan???

Simplistic garbage, IMO.

Some in Pakistan probably knew. Most didn't.

[Curmudgeoness]

10. I am having a real problem with this too. I do not believe

that they did not know he was living there. There was a military academy within a mile of this enclosure. They lived there for years. And if the government of Pakistan did not know anything about him living there, they are clueless.

But what should we do about it? An even bigger problem. I do think that all the money we have been pouring into that country should be curtailed to a fraction of what it is. We had a tenuous relationship with them prior to this, even with all of our support. I have no doubt that they are furious with us for coming into Pakistan. I am waiting for them to chastise us. And when that happens, it is time to stop the money train. We do not have to consider any attacks or wars with Pakistan, a stupid move. But we do not have to continue to support them anymore. They are not our friends.

[littlewolf]

11. I dont see another war their .... however I CAN see

a reduction in aid ... or they give the US more latitude in use of airspace etc ....

[kentuck]

12. I don't think the Pakistani people will care very much for us...

just my opinion. I think our relations with Pakistan are very tenuous.

[Raffi Ella]

13. From all the experts on MSM I've heard today?

they- the government, nearby military base- had to know he was there, no way in hell they didn't.

I also read that one mad tried to alert someone that Bin Laden was in the area and was beheaded for it. And that the police were in on it.

That over the years Bin Laden would travel around and pay a huge sum of money to the village leader and then by Tribal Law they were obligated to protect their "guest".