Let's see here - this raises some questions. Number one, how do you know this is correct? Perhaps you can cite an example? Number two, would the above proposal prevent future attacks? Your reference to a dencentralized security apparatus is...well, it's humorous. Please support how something such as that could identify security threats that have been here for years (and no, you cannot state "had our borders been closed in the first place", because that is an "if", not reality).
As far as my priorities being incorrect, I'll repeat myself:
Liberty, free trade, adherence to the Consitution, minimal government, etc., are all great things....and completely useless when you cannot protect yourself.
Mexico isn't knocking down our towers. China...well, China is for a different thread altogether. At least we keep our military compeltely superior to them.
The FBI was trailing at least 8 if not 9 of the hijackers who were in the country illegally. They could not secure permission to arrest them. Having you been following this story or not?
I suggested that your ranking of Iraq as a top security threat is different then mine. It's only logical that you will seek out information, in this case from highly dubious and criminal sources (Chalabi), to buttress your belief system. It certainly suggests positive intentions on your behalf that you make the effort, as opposed to just advocating 'nuking Mecca' however I am only suggesting that you are incorrect. It's much easier to see the world in Rs and Ds, I realize, but patriotic citizens must first protect the country from all enemies foreign and domestic.