Reply #21: I do not understand all of the comments sympathetic to al-Awlaki

[vminfla]

It sure would be nice if he were to turn himself in and have his trial. He can then espouse his justifications for the Fort Hood and the Christmas Day bombing attempt.

Unfortunately for him, he chose to remain in a combat position and was summarily dispatched.

Do not begrudge the fact that the Yemenis chose not to put lives on the line and attempt to subdue this individual. He clearly demonstrated a willingness to kill and willfully chose to avoid prosecution for his actions. His death is simply a matter of cause and effect.