My 2 cents:
I don't believe putting Osama on trial in a military court would have EVER happened. One of the cornerstones of US law is the right to a fair trial. Someone please tell me where he would receive a fair trial. Certainly nowhere in the US. I also agree with those that say all taking him alive would have done was invite more September 11th-type attacks. Although, killing him may do the same. Time will tell. Do I think he deserved to die? Absolutely. Osama was near the top of a short list of those who could best serve the world by leaving it. Just my opinion, folks.