News Was Killing al-Zarqawi Worth the Cost?

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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a key terrorist leader in Iraq, was killed in a coalition airstrike, marking a significant victory for U.S. and Iraqi forces. Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, hailed the event as a potential turning point in the fight against terrorism in Iraq. Despite the optimism surrounding his death, many experts suggest it may not drastically reduce violence, as sectarian conflict remains a major issue. The discussion also touched on the challenges of tracking terrorists online, highlighting the complexities of digital anonymity. Overall, while Zarqawi's death is symbolically important, its practical impact on the ongoing conflict in Iraq remains uncertain.
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Oops, no I didn't. I thought you meant "exaggeration" of the effect of killing Zarqawi.

Am reading it now.
 
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is that man really a threat to US security? his neighbors say he's a good protector of the land.
 
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Considering we have been paying our own military to inflate the man's importance to everyone, and all the media exaggeration on top of that, I have to wonder if the effort was really even worth the price of the bombs.
 

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