[oolatec]

No, we don't want a military type for this job... the Military stays in the Military.

[FairOpinion]

He is a great general, but it takes a differnt kind of person to run the Homeland Security.

How about ZELL MILLER?

[joesnuffy]

We are at war...against enemies both foreign and domestic... a military man of Gen Frank's exemplary character is precisely what we need...

With the emphasis on...Gen Frank's character...

imo

[dmc8576]

I disagree. We shouldn't get a soldier to do this. We aren't looking to impose martial law on the streets of this country. We want someone with a background in intelligence who can get all these various bureaucracies to work together to prevent terrorist attacks. I don't know who fits this description, but Tommy Franks (I love the guy, by the way) is not the guy to do it. Nominate him to joint chiefs or something like that, but not to Homeland Security. Zell Miller may not be a bad idea, except I would bet he really wants to go back to Georgia and relax.

[ohCompGk]

I popped into this thread to state that I hadn't considered Franks but thought it was a good choice. Then I read post #2. Stopped and thought about it and now I'm not sure.

I think that a lot of people would resent, or at least be skeptical of, a professional military man as HS director. Never mind that our police force is made up in large part by past military/reserves.

He'd do an excellent job I'm sure but the distraction may be more than it's worth.

[Free and Armed]

I'll have to agree that the military guys should stick with military issues. Franks is one hell of a guy, but the best man for the job is going to be a reliable leader with years of experience and accumulated wisdom in federal law enforcement or intelligence. I agree we don't want a political career-mongerer for this position, but someone with experience in law enforcement/intelligence, with characteristics such as maturity, good moral character, and know-how is what's needed for the task.

[MikefromOhio]

yes and no...

yes because he is a hell of an organizer and would be able to pull it off with some form of success. Remember he did run CENTCOM and like every other major American command, he had an intel shop working for him there. It runs very very well I might add.

But I doubt he will do it. I honestly think he is the defense secretary waiting in the wings. If Rummy should have health problems or should decide to retire, we all know who should be picked....

Giuliani is still the perfect guy for this job. The problem is, he won't take it.