Another story in this morning's paper makes me shake my head in wonder. The shakeup at the Central Intelligence Agency was inevitable for two reasons: The mistakes over the last decade have brought about a need for a new administrator and an incoming administrator always makes changes. While I completely believe reports that some of Director Porter Goss's subordinates are causing friction due to lack of respect, it comes to mind the root of this deficit lies in the agency's poor performance. Keep in mind that as far back as the 1980s the CIA had problems. How could they have missed the fall of the Soviet Union?
I'm sure blame can't be laid entirely at the feet of the CIA but as it is supposed to be the leading intelligence agency it must take the brunt of the criticism. Reform is needed and I wish Mr. Goss luck, but I also wish that the reform be done with more diplomacy or the wheat will be disposed of with the chaff.
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