Dear Osama Bin Laden, Yasser Arafat, and Sadam Hussein, et. al.,

We are pleased to announce that we unequivocally accept your challenge
to an old-fashioned game of whoop-ass. Now that we understand the rule
that there are no rules, we look forward to playing by them for the
first time.

Since this game is a winner-take-all, we unfortunately are unable to
invite you to join us at the victory celebration.  But rest
assured that we will toast you -- LITERALLY.

While we will admit that you are off to an impressive lead, it is
however now our turn at the plate.

By the way, we will be playing on your diamond now.

Batter up.
Our team line up is:

Manager.....George W. Bush
Head Coach.....Colin Powell
Assistant Coach.....D. Rumsfeld
Starting Pitcher.......Lead off hitter...Norman Schwartzkoff
1st Base........Marine Corps.....Air and Ground
2nd Base........U S Navy Air Wing...Ships don't work well in sand
Shortstop and clean up hitter........U S Air Force
3rd Base and  Outfield.........Combined U S Forces of military
As pinch hitters as needed......Navy SEALS, Army Special Forces, Delta Force

You may choose whoever you want for your team...It ain't gonna matter