[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.

[konaice]

We aren't looking to impose martial law on the streets of this country.

I'm personally insulted that you think Franks would do this and I'm astounded at your ignorance for thinking he would have that power.

This job needs an able administrator of a large complex organization. There is no politician that can do that except for Governors of large states. But Admirals and Generals do this all the time.

[Sola Veritas]

"We aren't looking to impose martial law on the streets of this country."

A good general knows his enemy and how to fight him. Ergo, he would not impose "martial law." I emphasize we need someone who knows how to assemble a good staff. It is the staff, not the general, that does the work. The general just makes the final decisions.

I do appreciate your concerns, and don't mean to belittle them. I personally am scared of a "cop" getting the position and was quite relieved when "Kerik" withdrew. I also think that a "politician", even one I like, can get this dones - too much baggage.