At the bottom of Maslow's needs are the physiological needs. Since Bin
             Laden's family was extremely wealthy, it can be assumed the he has never
             had to focus his personality needs on food and shelter. Married and
             surrounded by dedicated followers, it seems likely that he has not been
             Once those basic physiological needs have been met, most people
             concern themselves with other life needs: safety, security, a stable home
             life, an orderly environment that makes sense to them. Certainly Bin Laden
             grew up with most of those needs met. He also presumably has them in his
             adult life. Even though he is the single most pursued accused criminal in
             the world, he seems to have managed to keep himself safe and secure, and it
             is likely the run, because his life style suits his purposes.
             Next, Maslow addresses our need for love and friendships. Certainly
             Bin Laden is surrounded by people who value him, and he certainly can feel
             that he is an important part of a group -- his terrorist organization.
             Although some of his birth family have disowned him, others apparently have
             not, and he heads a large organization all of whose members admire him and
             value their association with him. It does not seem likely that he would
             feel lonely or alienated. Although the larger world has rejected him, that
             is part of his desire. He does not want to be accepted by most of the
             world, and the people who do matter to him -- other terrorists who share
             his beliefs and ideals -- clearly embrace him.
             It seems likely that Bin Laden has a strong feeling of high self-
             esteem, as he is committed to his path of life and from his point of view
             has been very successful. Combining his strong beliefs, his wide acceptance
             among others of like minds, and his striving to excel, he may even enjoy a
             kind of self-actualization that most of us would view as twisted. However,
             it suits Bin Laden and his personal de
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