[QUOTE=casey]Your last word was misdirected - I never mentioned these instances.
Casey, this last word was directed toward Prester John. And in response to Prester John, David Koresh was responsible for the deaths of those civilians.
1. My opinions are based on their abilities as an Investigative entity. Remove the impediments of Intelligence issues, CIA concerns, and Political concerns and my argument about their elitist position in law enforcement should seem well grounded.
2. It is obvious that they are under attack in their Intelligence capabilities. But then again the CIA always had the corner on this market. The FBI and Military Intelligence were always bit players in this arena. And any attempts for them to improve their lot was hindered by the CIA. I believe this was one of the major improvements being sought by the Patriot Act. Sharing of information.
Even today that government is seeking to appoint an outsider to name the new Intelligence chief for the FBI. Reeks of McNamara running the Viet Nam war.
In todays newspaper there is an article about how the CIA is involved in a local assault case. Unbelievable. Interesting reading and display of power.
www.greeleytrib.com
I defer to your much more informed and studied thoughts on their Intel abilities.