I agree the "Homeland Security Department" is a bit of a ditsy idea in some ways...however, some folks seem to need that sort of thing, like "color-coded alerts", and I do think there's a real need to co-ordinate various agencies to facilitate communication and hopefully pare back on the beaurocratic "work force" needed.
Otherwise than that, this is a most excellent article, and a true "testimonial" to the resourcefulness, bravery, and inherent goodness of our fellow Americans...thanks for posting it!
Do you not find it rather odd, then....
That the FBI and CIA are not included?