What happened to the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, which Democratic leaders promised to make one of their top legislative priorities? What are the most deadly potential terrorist targets no one talks about—and who's lobbying against securing them? What's the one measure that could improve our chances of preventing an attack—without costing a penny? Why are the 2008 presidential candidates—Republicans and Democrats alike—nowhere on this issue? In this seven-part series Mother Jones' senior correspondent James Ridgeway examines how the government has let homeland security languish since September 11, 2001, with dire consequences.
—The Editors
Package Root
- Part One: Why Congress Hasn't Implemented the 9/11 Commission's Suggestions
- Part Two: Hidden Threat: Liquefied Natural Gas Tankers
- Part Three: Hidden Threat: Chemical Freight Cars
- Part Four: Hidden Threat: Port Security
- Part Five: Hidden Threat: The Blame Game
- Part Six: Conspiracy Theories: Theory Vs. Facts
- Part Seven: Hidden Threat: Airport Security
Homeland Security
Bernard Kerik will not pass go, and he won't collect $200. Instead, guess what – Bernard Kerik is going to jail! Kerik was one of the people that were tossing his hat in the ring for the head of Homeland Security, and as someone charged with keeping the country secure, you can't hire illegal immigrants and you definitely can't be guilty of conspiracy and tax fraud. That's just what this vicious dunce brute has done, and he's going to be spending a long time in the clink because he didn't get the memo to FOLLOW THE LAW. He won't get bail, but Bernard Kerik might need some money now for a good lawyer.