Civil Liberties Weaker, Al-Qaida Stronger

So al-Qaida is stronger -- gee, does that mean all the patdowns and wiretapping and surveillance and other violations of our civil rights (not to mention our efforts in Iraq) aren't helping catch Osama and destroy terrorist networks? Instead of more of the same, maybe the government should regroup, rethink, and try something new. Forget occupying countries: we need some special forces strike teams to go in, hammer the bad guys, and get out. Train and hire more Arabic specialists and computer guys, find the terrorists, and shut them down, wherever they are. Get back to the old Republican line: no nation-building, no Big Brother at home.