Homeland Insecurity
Conservative Republican Clark Kent Ervin’s book "Open Target", states that Bush and Homeland Security don’t take the threat of terrorism seriously. Ervin is the former inspector general of the Homeland Security Department.
The 9/11 Commission confirmed that Iraq had nothing to do with the war on terror. Lee Hamilton, the former co-chairman of the 9/11 Commission recently said: “When it comes to protecting the homeland against terrorism, the United States has not done enough. There has not been sufficient urgency, priority, resources, people, put into the protection of the people here at home.”
Republicans talk tough on homeland security, but their voting record indicates otherwise. Democratic Senator Dodd offered legislation in each of the past four years, which would have substantially increase our nation's investment in homeland security. Republicans voted against every measures that would have increased funding for homeland security.
Democratic Congressman Ed Markey has been fighting for years for better ports security funding, because the easiest way to smuggle a nuclear weapon into this country is through our ports. He introduced an amendment, which mandated 100 percent cargo inspection on all ships coming in from overseas. Every Republican on the Homeland Security committee voted against his amendment, although they knew that 95 percent of the cargo coming into our ports isn't inspected. Republican leadership rejected a dozen amendments, which would have increased funding for port security.
Five years after 9/11 and weeks before the election, congressional Republicans are taking an interest in border and port security. Recently, the House voted to build 700 miles of fencing along the border with Mexico, but neglected to provide the funding. In 2008, they’ll suggest banning the sale of extension ladders to Mexico. Instead of oversight, Republicans allow corporations to decide how much security will be provided American citizens.
The 9/11 Commission confirmed that Iraq had nothing to do with the war on terror. Lee Hamilton, the former co-chairman of the 9/11 Commission recently said: “When it comes to protecting the homeland against terrorism, the United States has not done enough. There has not been sufficient urgency, priority, resources, people, put into the protection of the people here at home.”
Republicans talk tough on homeland security, but their voting record indicates otherwise. Democratic Senator Dodd offered legislation in each of the past four years, which would have substantially increase our nation's investment in homeland security. Republicans voted against every measures that would have increased funding for homeland security.
Democratic Congressman Ed Markey has been fighting for years for better ports security funding, because the easiest way to smuggle a nuclear weapon into this country is through our ports. He introduced an amendment, which mandated 100 percent cargo inspection on all ships coming in from overseas. Every Republican on the Homeland Security committee voted against his amendment, although they knew that 95 percent of the cargo coming into our ports isn't inspected. Republican leadership rejected a dozen amendments, which would have increased funding for port security.
Five years after 9/11 and weeks before the election, congressional Republicans are taking an interest in border and port security. Recently, the House voted to build 700 miles of fencing along the border with Mexico, but neglected to provide the funding. In 2008, they’ll suggest banning the sale of extension ladders to Mexico. Instead of oversight, Republicans allow corporations to decide how much security will be provided American citizens.
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