Should OBL's death photos be released?

[marbleheadmaui]

There seems to be a debate with regards to this. It is my contention that there is no need for those photos to be released. It will be of no benefit to the US to do so. On the other hand, the release would just further inflame the hatred towards this country and may serve as a rallying point.

I'm in your corner as to what the criteria ought to be. This isn't about "right to know" or anything like that. It should simply be a calculation about what helps us win. Whatever that answer is oughtta govern.

When we have his daughter saying she saw him killed at American hands and the Pakistani guy nearby as Twittering as the raid actually happened and the President going "all in" with the claim? That would seem sufficient "proof of death" for all but the zaniest conspiracy nut.