What impact would the capture of Ayman al-Zawahiri have on America's campaign against Al Qaeda? At this late date, the loss of Zawahiri and bin Laden will, in real terms, mean little to the network of Al Qaeda. Perhaps some in Washington are already speculating whether it will be better to try to capture Mr. bin Laden, knowing that his death will guarantee his immortality. It may be that in death both can achieve more real power than they ever wielded while alive. Invoking Che, old Milt explains it all. |