I've seen more "Obama Bin Laden" typoes or misspeaks in the past two days than I can even begin to know what to say about.

So... we'll leave that at that.

For future reference, yesterday the news all came out with huge stories and updates, that only were able to hit full swing today, claiming that Osama Bin Laden had been killed in a bombing within the past week, and DNA results had confirmed the kill. I found myself much less skeptical than I had expected to find myself being, as much as the idea of them DNA checking every look-alike corpse or captive seems quite far fetched to me. If there was an element of this story where they'd been tipped off and suspected they had him when they hit the location, I haven't heard that story yet.

My main issue, however, is with the reactions.

One man has been killed. And all over, I'm hearing people celebrating, and cracking jokes. I've even heard things said about the "end of the war on terror" and the like. And as I listen to it all... I'm not sure when the last time I've been nervous about the insurgent activity the way I am now was. Especially for a good friend overseas right now- I've been worried for him in general, but never really gotten a chill thinking about it like now. Honestly, it keeps crossing my mind over and over- I hope to God that the folks in our military, up high as well as down low, are not even letting this kind of hype going on here cross their minds. This man may have been a symbol, but it's not as if we're playing a game of chess where we've knocked over the king and now everything that's left is safe.

My honest-to-god worry is that things are going to get a good deal worse because of the publication of this kill in the near future. These people are not fighting for him. Maybe it'll crush the spirits of some. Maybe it'll cripple some of the more organized attacks in the long run. But I'm concerned it'll be like kicking a nest of vengeful, self-righteous hornets with explosives packed in their stingers. Vengeance, or a hurrah to show they're not done. Or to honor him. Honestly, for every one reason I see why this could mean a lot more safety and quiet, I see two saying that it's gonna shake things up.

I'm a very spiritual person, but not necessarily religious. I'm praying for him though.

Not too long before he gets some time at home. Hoping all goes safe and smooth for them. They deserve it.