If they buried him in the ground, there would be some sort of tombstone identifying him. That would eventually be turned into a shrine by his supporters. Why allow this? Burying him at sea doesn't allow anyone to honor this scumbag.
No way it is a lie. If it was, it it will be the worst PR move in the history of our country. We will lose all credibility in the eyes of the entire world.
Good job troops!
We already have...