I just sent this to the mpls Star-Tribune, and something similar to the St Paul Pioneer Press-- use it as a model if you like it.
Dear editors--
During last month's presidential debates John Kerry reminded Americans that the current administration chose not to focus on al Qaeda, preferring to start another war in Iraq. If tonight's bin Laden tape proves anything, it proves again the folly of the administration's choice. Bin Laden would be dead (or in jail) if the President had kept his eye on the ball. Instead he's out there making videotapes.