I'm sorry, Freightdawg, I didn't mean to suggest that the pilots or the air traffic controllers were at fault. 'Detect' was probably the wrong word. I should have said intercepted. I find it very difficult to imagine that the Air Force could not defend New York or Washington, D.C. I do believe there is plenty of controversy surrounding Cheney's orders and Bushs' lack of immediate response to warrant the comments I have made.

Peter T. - I do believe that "that the people in power are infinitely more cunning and ruthless than we ever dreamed." I would hope that this would result in actions against them but I don't see that happening. Instead I see Canada's PM joining forces with Bush.

Yes, it is demoralizing and it remains to be seen if it can be stopped. I hope so but I still think there are more people ready to believe the party line than those who are willing to do anything about it.