[PoppingSmoke]

"I knew that. Does that make it right? They were only placed there because (1) they use boats (a mode of... transportation) and (2)we did not feel comfortable using the DoD function to do what they do, as it sends the legal representaion of a police-state."

You do not need to sell me on the fact that the USCG has been under-used, under-defined, under-budget. Does that mean that they need to report to a new Homeland Defense Agency? Heck no. They have been Homeland Defense. They should be the lead agency. Not some political presidential directive that suports a political objective. The American Public deserves better.

[AlGone2001]

Not some political presidential directive that suports a political objective.

I can't wait for you to tell us all what the "political objective" is (concerning the USGC). Do tell. Be extremely and painfully specific. I am waiting.