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DC-BR "Our Own Worst Enemy" Colonel Randal J. Larsen , U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Grand Central Publishing 2006 I liked this book- even if it's topic was how to protect ourselves from the worst things on the planet. The main thing that this book rightly states is that we really need to examine what is a feasible threat to our nation as opposed to what is a statistical fallacy. The Colonel rightly brings up some serious gaps in our current leaders actions under the guise of "protection". Most importantly to the Colonel himself is the biological threats we face, which is upheald by the statistical nature and scope of threats.
He clearly identifies many of the flaws in our nations approach to security but at the same time looks at outside threats as the same as interior threats. It's not about the enemy, it's about our preparation for disaster, what the disaster may be is arbitrary, a lesson from Katrina that he does not miss. Nor should we as a populous. While the Colonel got and kept my attention he does not really give a focus of concern going forward other than, rightly so, that the local responders are the key in any and all disasters. Want to prepare a stronger USA- get involved at the local level. A different twist on Tip O'Neils all politics is local. All protection is local too...... This book is worth purchasing for one simple reason- the last chapter- I.E. further resources. I've added his recommended resources (which are very good) to my favorites and I recommend this book to be read by every household to help define what real threats (terrorist or no) face our families and society. As a footnote. The Colonel is head of some nonprofit "Institute for Homeland Security" I didn't look into this organization. |
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