Homeland Security

An interesting perspective on Bernard Kerik's appointment to the HSA, and the threat of terror in general. This was posted on Reason prior to him withdrawing from the appointment-

"Absolute security is impossible, of course, at any price. But cost-benefit analyses have been noticeably absent from the public and political discussion about how to handle domestic defense against terrorism. For that, perhaps it would be better to tap for Homeland Security head someone who had a more nuanced sense of his own job's capabilities and significance, someone who did not have to attend the funerals of many of his own boys as a result of the one—and so far only—successful example of mass-murderous international terrorism on our shores."

Another perspective from BAR in S.D.-

"How about Bernie Kerik? Stud. 3 Women at once and one is a publishing magnate. She not only published his book but polished his knob. He made 5 mil from Taser with no initial investment and his bro worked for the mob in the construction biz. Guliani wecomed him back to his company with open arms. He didn't pay taxes for his Mexican nanny. Who does? What a joke. We need an outspoken, nationalistic, xenophobic ass-kicker for the head of Homeland. Tom Ridge was a pussy. I want vicious rhetoric about terrorists and where their families sleep from the director, not unsubstantiated warnings earmarked in color. We need more threats and less reactionary speeches about terrorists. "I love America and our way of life and it is my job to bring the wood to those who would attempt to be/aid/befriend terrorists or suspected terrorists."

I love it!