IDOT Receives F Grade on Emergency Preparedness and Terrorism
The IDOT - Illinois Department of Transportation received an "F" grade for emergency preparedness from a real independent research report, even though the Department of Homeland Security funded over 52 Million. The Illinois Trucking Association apparently was unable to assist in remedying the problem. The Illinois Trucking Association touts this as one of their major contributions to our Nations Truck Safety.
Just because the trucking Association sits in committees for hours putting into minutes what a true leader could have done in seconds does not make them an expert on the subject. Often an industry association will go out of their way to promote the fact that sat on committees with government, but seldom when the results were a dismal failure. Rather than taking credit for being on a specific committee that is relevant to the future success and security of the nation, it is more important to protect the American People.
Only success is relevant and the Illinois Department of Transportation which received an "F-Grade" on emergency preparedness and terrorism is nothing to hang one's hat on, especially after the uncovered plot from the FBI in NY recently to attack a fuel pipeline to the airport. We must demand more from our Industry Associations, our government and the many committees that are assigned to the important tasks of our society and civilization.
There can be no excuse for failure, no excuse for lack of integrity and absolutely no excuse for padded rsums promoting nothingness and hoping that no one notices. Industry and business must work seamlessly with our nation to insure the protection and welfare of all we are and all we have built and the American People who own it all.
L. Winslow is an Economic Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entreprenuer http://www.worldthinktank.net Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up.
