ABC bows to Clinton pressure and edits 9/11 series

"Although politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties have criticized the mini-series, it split the 9/11 Commission, appointed to investigate the run-to the attacks, largely along party lines." Times Online

Having watched the program and edited this post almost a month later, I can honestly say that I don't think the program portrayed the Clinton administration any more poorly than the Bush administration. It's just that there were far more years in the Clinton administration to cover and thus, far more opportunities to make mistakes.

There were portrayals of certain individuals - especially the ambassador in Yemen (I believe) - that were rather damning. But I believe there are many people in office and government service who have self-protections and arrogance as dominant personality traits. Sandy Berger and Madeleine Albright may not appreciate their portrayals, but usually when someone protests too much, the truth is difficult to accept.

Ultimately, the problems and mistakes made during the years running up to 9-11 must be fixed and not repeated. Agencies must work together. Politicians must put country first, and elections last. Bureaucracies must be streamlined and efficiencies must be found. All US citizens must be vigilant, but strong and expect nothing less than true leadership and results from our elected, appointed, and employed officials responsible for executing this war on terror.

With few exceptions, many of these things are not - or appear not to be - happening.