Ted Rall for September 30, 2002
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The C.I.A. screwed up. The F.B.I. screwed up. But throwing money at the problem won't help...conservative ideology demands counterterrorism intelligence vouchers. Thanks to counterterrorism intelligence vouchers. You don't have to tolerate failed intelligence agencies. (Man: What a day! Al Qaeda assassinated my assistant, Islamid Jihad bombed my car and there's anthrax in my fridge!) (Woman: That's nice. Oh, your cousin Osama is coming over this weekend.) Now you can choose any intelligence agency you want- not just one in your neighborhood- to protect you and yours. (Woman: Let's go with Mossd- I don't like their methods, but you can't argue with results.) (Man: How about the KGB?) True, vouchers will hurt bad intel agencies- but they'll work harder to compete. (Man 2: But without enough money, our C.I.A. can't do the job!) (George Bush: Quit whining- competition'll make you lean and mean!) Anyway, it's all about choice... and that's what Aerica is all about!) (Man 1: My wife and I are grateful to the Mossad for protecting-) (Man 2: Yes, yes, you owe us. Now you will kill Arafat.