There are other ways that the FBI, CIA, and other initials can share information without the "Patriot" Act. For one thing, they can end their traditional Turf War and start sharing information, not only with each other but with local police agencies as well.

Only when everyone involved starts trusting each other -- and starts working for the good of the country instead of the good of their turf -- can problems be solved.

The 9/11 Commission isn't so much an exercise in solving problems as in pointing fingers. And if you're pointing your finger you can't solve the problem.