On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:

Is the capture or death of Osama bin Laden still key to winning the war on terror?

Osama bin Laden is the hood ornament on the Mack truck of terrorism. The "war on terror" may have been completely avoided had the U.S. recognized him as a serious threat during the anti-Soviet jihad in Afghanistan. But now, his apprehension amounts to nothing more than a political or military trophy.
Sean, Washington, D.C.

No. The key to victory over radical Islamists is winning the ideological war; a marketing campaign if you will, which we are currently losing to people who live in caves; however, the capture or death of Osama bin Laden would still feel really good.
Ed, Port Aransas, Texas

I was so sure Bush or Cheney would be able to dump the body of bin Laden on our doorsteps on "election eve" to influence our voting. Guess it shows how inept this admin. really is!
Paula, Naperville, Illinois

Bin Laden's capture or death at this point is of no real concern. He's the one that got the ball rolling and now Saddam's taking the fall. You want to win the war on terrorism, solve the Palestinian-Israeli problem.
Keith, Elkridge, Maryland

What do you think is contained in the interrogation memos that the government refuses to make public?

I imagine it's their toture tactics and the physical and mental states of the prisoners. I think they are worried about war criminal investigations and more uprisings.
Lynn, Columbia, Missouri

What I think is contained in the interrogation memos is immaterial. They won't be publicized in time to bring those who should to justice.
Sidney, Radford, Virginia

Material disgusting to the average person and embarrassing to the Administration.
Joe, Milton, Delaware

Horrible facts about torture, and proof that the United States under George Bush is no longer a country to be proud of. In my view, Bush and Cheney should be water-boarded to determine how they lied about Iraq.
Thomas, Medina, Ohio

How do we narrow the economic gap between "haves" and the "have nots" in the United States?

Without a third party to speak for the middle 50% of our population, nothing will narrow the gap. Special interest money will maintain the present system, lords and serfs…Remember Jack, it's our job to lower our standard of living so the rich can maintain theirs. The definition of free trade is profit without regard for consequences.
Mike, California

We pretend the minorities are all white males, then pay them 25% more than white females in the same position. Employers won't notice the difference, since they do this already.
Maren, Salem, Oregon

The first thing we need to do is stop importing poverty from Mexico and other third world countries. The second thing we need to do is get rid of corrupt politicians and their K street friends. Clean house. Both parties are corrupt. These people have no idea what a poor person looks like. Poor people do not usually give to political campaigns. Let them live amongst their constituents instead of in their gated communities with private country clubs.
Debbie, Cumberland, Maryland

Reverse corporate tax cuts. Raise minimum wage now, and raise it every time Congress votes itself a raise. Most of all, fire the corporate thugs (like Bush and Cheney) in the White House, and replace them with someone who gives a darn about the people of this country.
Laurette, Carrollton, Texas