So what now? News coverage of the commission's recommendations has focused on the organizational improvements. There are other changes that would help more. First, we need not only a more powerful person at the top of the intelligence community, but also more capable people throughout the agencies. Second, the analysts need real independence. Even more important than any bureaucratic suggestions is the report's cogent discussion of who the enemy is and what strategies we need in the fight. Unanimity has its value, but so do debate and dissent in a democracy facing a crisis. Richard Clarke offers his commentary on the 9/11 report. Honorable Commission, Toothless Report |