I am a vocal critic of Bush's stand on the environment, labor, tax cuts -- you name it.

But I think he should have gone to NORAD (the defence bunker deep under the ground somewhere in the midwest) and waited it out. Taking the long way home, as he did, was far from foolish but a well-thought-out precaution. I understand his returning when he did, and think it was a noble gesture, but dangerous. Thankfully, it didn't prove disastrous.

I see nothing to criticize so far in what he has done since 9/11.

Alex