That's the nature of this country as Dr. Rice pointed out in her testimony. We let danger grow until it's too late. President Bush has changed since 9-11, the 'Rats haven't.
And we have a feeling of invincibility that quickly returns after being shocked out of it by watershed events--Pearl Harbor, Sputnik, 9-11. With an accompanying feeling of wanting to be the victim and wanting someone, anyone, to be held responsible. The melting pot has been left on boil and though the immigrants clad in gray emerged from Henry's pot in suit and tie, they've marched off to foreign climes, while the rest of us can't even feel the heat anymore. Or sumpin.
Bye the way, great work. Thank you.