I like the way the adminstration is fighting back on this and other issues.
Unlike the Bush administration's demogogy, I think there is some merit to the criticism by Brennan of the GOP's tactics. When we make the terrorists seem "100-feet tall," we do strengthen them in recruiting. John Brennan, an Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, brings it to the Republicans today:
Politically motivated criticism and unfounded fear-mongering only serve the goals of al-Qaeda. Terrorists are not 100-feet tall. Nor do they deserve the abject fear they seek to instill. They will, however, be dismantled and destroyed, by our military, our intelligence services and our law enforcement community. And the notion that America's counterterrorism professionals and America's system of justice are unable to handle these murderous miscreants is absurd.
USA Today Op-Ed
The Republicans have been trying to score political points on "terrorism" by, among other things, suggesting that the FBI, which has obtained information from the Christmas bomber without torture, should not have been allowed to question him.
Brennan calls them out:
Politics should never get in the way of national security. But too many in Washington are now misrepresenting the facts to score political points, instead of coming together to keep us safe.
Immediately after the failed Christmas Day attack, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was thoroughly interrogated and provided important information. Senior counterterrorism officials from the White House, the intelligence community and the military were all actively discussing this case before he was Mirandized and supported the decision to charge him in criminal court.
USA Today Op-Ed
What do you think? Is this demogogery like the Bush adminstration or is it fair criticism of the Republicans. I think it's fair and about time.
Please discuss.