From time to time, public relations issues arise at the most advanced levels of the our government. Agencies who employ our best and brightest sometimes encounter criticism from the public at large. This negative press is usually dealt with by indulging in intense questioning and ethics evaluations on TV with Congressional subcommittees and/or the hiring of consultants who have relatives on the agency payroll. No turn is left unstoned attempting to create order out of chaos. One such example is the current issue being tossed around at the office of the United States Director of National Intelligence who apparently feels the need for an agency symbol that would engender a feeling of warmth and comfort for those of us who are non-intelligent people, (meaning we don't work for the government or defense contractors). UPDATE: My friend tells me it should be "non-intelligence" people rather than "non-intelligent". Opps!
The birds pictured here are finalists in the symbol competition since the eagle and turkey were already taken by other government agencies.
This symbol would send a message that all of the various intelligence agencies are now working together in perfect harmony. It would convey the idea this combine of formerly feuding fiefdoms is now one big happy well-oiled machine; that they are ever vigilant, see and share everything, on duty 24/7, and getting warrants for anything that might involve invasion of personal privacy. I've GOT to quit listening to Lewis Black routines!
Personally, I prefer the cartoon bird because it wouldn't require extra security to protect it from kidnapping attempts. Plus, it would look good on agents' badges. It just reeks of respect!
I will try to find other things that reek in future posts.
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