Letter: Hit or myth?
However, I prefer my unofficial version of events. Given that TV footage many years ago showed an ageing and infirm bin Laden shuffling about with a walking stick, he died a number of years ago. The US authorities were all but convinced this was the case, but, in any event, he was no longer personally considered a threat. What is more, they were "brassed off" venturing on unremitting wild goose chases so decided to concoct a story that would please the American public after all their disastrously unpopular ventures in other countries.
The official version saves face for the US authorities, the Pakistani authorities, appeases the American people and does not unduly upset the customary followers of Islam.
WILLIAM BURNS
Pennywell Road
Edinburgh