[ride the whirlwind]

The FBI also has already created a special task force that is focused solely on dealing with this summer's threat. The task force, whose existence until recently was classified, is intended to ensure that no valuable bits of information or intelligence fall through the cracks — as happened repeatedly before the Sept. 11 attacks.

Separately, Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Michael Garcia told reporters Tuesday that some 2,300 of its agents are being deployed to assist in security for the high-profile events scheduled this summer in the United States. These include as many as 20 agents each day working with the Secret Service to protect the campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate.

I think these two paragraphs are quite interesting. Preemption - it's a good thing.

[SheLion]

I think these two paragraphs are quite interesting. Preemption - it's a good thing.

Well, we are paying big tax dollars for Homeland Security. But I don't hold much hope for them. I might be a doubting Thomas, but I don't know how they can protect the whole USA.

I guess we have to wait and see. The terrorist attacks come like "the thief in the night," and I can't imagine having a fore-warning, ever.