July 13, 2013

The media is abuzz over Janet Napolitano’s decision to resign.  Focus is on who should replace her.  I have a suggestion: “No one.”  Department of Homeland Security was formed as a knee-jerk reaction to 9-11 and has been unmanageable and  ineffective for its entire life.  After twelve years, many positions are still vacant.  Take a look at their organization chart. No corporation would tolerate having so many direct reports to the boss. Bigger is not better.  Instead of replacing Janet, they should break the thing into smaller units that could be held responsible for actions (or inactions). The current mess is merely a smoke screen to hide incompetence.