Re: Franks' troops
<...could they be, like protecting someone important to them?
We can only hope. There is no evidence of this so far. If so, I think they might have a tougher time sneaking through our lines than last time. I don't think our military bribes as easily as Afghan tribesmen.
For my own two cents worth, I'd bet that bin Laden isn't within a thousand miles of Afghanistan any more. I'd like to be proven wrong.