[ScaniaBoy]

Thanks for some insightful comments.

My problems with Ms Gorelick's memo (apart from her less than honest approach to the commission) is the fact that she may have tried to rectify a problem, but it does seem she never checked how this actually turned out.

According to Ashcroft's testimony it seems that the regulations in force certainly hindered and not helped the investigators.

Unfortunately most regulators and legislators act this way, but all the more reason for the 911 Commission to look very closely at the questions you brought up in your post.

And of course one cannot be judge and witness at the same time... Time for Ms Gorelick to resign or to be removed.

[An.American.Expatriate]

...is the fact that she may have tried to rectify a problem, but it does seem she never checked how this actually turned out.

An all too common problem within the government! Policies are seldom reviewed unless something happens to force the issue!