Bin Laden won't be taken alive, he says.....So what?

Stories like this always make me wonder what the point is or what it's supposed to be? In other words, should we care that he's going to "off" himself before we get to him? What's the big deal? I take it as rather good news. His demise, either at his own hands or ours, will only save us time and money and further hassle. Are we supposed to feel sorry for him or change our strategy because of his decision to self-destruct? What's the point?

I put this story in the same category as when heinous prisoners or radical activists publicly proclaim a fast to the dire end until their demands are met. Go ahead and fast to the bitter end. It's your call, dude! Why should we care? You're out to destroy us, remember?