FBI failings are cause for concern
Re “FBI has some explaining to do,” March 28
It is disquieting, at best, to learn of the bipartisan agreement that the FBI’s ability to protect the country from terrorism is in serious question. This is further evidence that the protection-from-terrorism theme has lost credibility as a justification for the secrecy and abuse of power that exists throughout the Bush administration. Not until there is a change in the culture will we witness a change in the effectiveness of the leadership in any of the agencies of our government.
A culture change must be led by a change in the philosophy and behavior of senior management, in this case the president and vice president. There is little to no evidence that this will occur within the next two years. The alternative, then, is to be prepared for the reality that, as Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) stated, “Another shoe drops virtually on a daily basis.” Hopefully, for the benefit of all of us, congressional action will help minimize the fallout.
KARL STRANDBERG
Long Beach
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