the man who knew

photo of val & johnjoin the discussion: What lessons do you draw from the story of John O'Neill, his obsessive pursuit of Al Qaeda, and his struggles within the FBI?

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Dear FRONTLINE,

This program will likely tell us more about who knew what and when than all the congressional investigations.

It's tragic that John O'Neill chose not to rein in his rogue nature and thereby win the confidence of his FBI superiors so that he could do the job he was so capable of doing

toronto, canada


Dear FRONTLINE,

Great Job ont the program. I am frustrated that our Government still allows the "Good Ole Boy" approch to leadership of important organizations.

What about this Ambassador Bodine. Is she still in Yemen. If so Why. Lord only knows what could have been avoided if the "Maverick" agent would have been allowed to do his job. We became a country because of a few good mavericks.

Thanks again for your work

Dave Engelmann
taylors, sc


Dear FRONTLINE,

It reminds me of the Dirty Harry movies where Callahan invariably struggles with the inept bureaucracy where egos rule over all else.

ann arbor, mi


Dear FRONTLINE,

This program revealed a government that has officials that are more interested in own power and egos then in protecting this country. The ambassador in Yemen should have to answer for actions as well as the Washington Bureau of the FBI.

Almost 3,000 people are dead that may have not had to die, if the agency had kept personalities, jealousy, and egos out of their decision making. Is anyone held accountable for this type of management?

Karen Griffin
durham, me


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