"You think he enjoys being pursued all over Afghanstan, Pakastan, and points beyond by U.S.and British Special Forces?

I can't imagine he's too worried about that. If he was after a quiet peaceful life he'd have stayed home and enjoyed his riches.

The point is, as a result of the actions of Bush, especially the Iraq occupation, the Al Qaeda operation is probably much stronger and the agenda of setting up a conflict between the Muslim world and the West is much further advanced. And that is what must surely be what matters - set against that, what is the loss of a few followers?