The New York Times refers to Osama bin Laden on second reference as "Mr. bin Laden."

Mis�ter Used as a courtesy title before the surname, full name, or professional title of a man, usually written in its abbreviated form: Mr. Jones; Mr. Secretary.

Since when has any bloodthirsty, genocidal maniac deserved a courtesy title or any form of courtesy?

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