I have written several posts asking why the Obama Administration felt the need to release so much operational information about the Bin Laden capture.  This article showcases one of the reasons why I thought their behavior was ridiculously short sighted.  Obama chose to make this a “football spiking” dog and pony show, and used the entire operation for a strategic political narrative.   There was NO reason to release the operational details of the military team.  NONE.   Someone in the administration should have raised the flag of caution.  They should have thought this through…. (CNN) – The Department of Defense is looking into ways to “pump up the security” for the team of Navy SEALs who helped kill Osama bin Laden after the commandos expressed concern for their safety and the safety of their families, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.
Gates made the comment in response to a question at a town hall meeting at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. A Marine asked what measures were being taken to protect “the identities and the lives” of the SEALs involved in the takedown of bin Laden in Pakistan a week ago, as well as other troops deployed in the region, from the threat of retaliation.
“We are very concerned about the security of our families — of your families and our troops, and also these elite units that are engaged in things like that. And without getting into any details … I would tell you that when I met with the team last Thursday, they expressed a concern about that, and particularly with respect to their families,” Gates told the audience.

“Frankly, a week ago Sunday, in the Situation Room, we all agreed that we would not release any operational details from the effort to take out bin Laden. That all fell apart on Monday, the next day.”

(Why did it fall apart?  How did it fall apart?  Someone has some explaining to do…/SD)
[…] The Marine’s question underscored sentiment among military and intelligence communities that identification of the team signified an unprecedented breach of confidentiality.  Gates acknowledged the threat of retaliation against Team 6 and troops deployed in the region.

“There is an awareness that the threat of retaliation is increased because of the attacks — because of the action against bin Laden,” he said. “The one thing I would tell you, though, is that I think there has been a consistent and effective effort to protect the identities of those who participated in the raid, and I think that has to continue.”

Well ya damn sure were not thinking about that when you identified the team by name. Morons.  Every single person in this administration is insufferably inept and complicit in this stupidity…… damn you all…..Our brave men and women deserve better…  /SD