The changes in law approved by Congress after Sept. 11 and the plans announced this week to restructure the FBI constitute a shift of historic proportions: The FBI is becoming a domestic intelligence agency. ... An organization that seeks to prevent and disrupt is not chiefly a law enforcement organization. ... Intelligence was never the bureau's forte. It was a law enforcement organization. ... At every juncture, Congress should ask not only about effectiveness but also about the risks to liberty -- and whether, in every case, there is no less intrusive way to proceed. With a feeling of deep concern, the Washington Post editorializes on the future of the Bureau. It appears that the venerable McGruff, everyman's best friend from elementary school days, has been promoted to Chief Strategist at the FBI. I predict that he will soon engage in a secret pow-wow with his long-time fellow traveller, Smokey the Bear, for a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of domestic and world affairs. From this warm-and-furry yet serious-as-a-DeathStick dog-meets-bear exchange of barks and growls will emerge a simple truism for all humans: Only You Can Prevent Terrorism. The New FBI | 
