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Title: No Heroes: Inside the Fbi's Secret Counter-Terror Force by Danny O. Coulson, Elaine Shannon, Daniel O. Coulson ISBN: 0-671-02062-5 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 (42 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: The founder of the FBI's counter-terrorist unit tells all
Comment: Whenever the FBI has had a crisis, Coulson seems to have been in the middle of it, whether it's Waco, Ruby Ridge, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Marielito prison riot in Atlanta, and even Iran-Contra. Amidst these events, he established the FBI's first counter-terrorist unit. In this book he recounts these events in fascinating detail, interspersed with descriptions of agency politics and details (way too many details, in fact) of his personal life. If the book has a flaw, it's the sugar-laden tone of his narrative. Too many times, Coulson tells us how much he loves children and how much he respects his colleagues. It's hard to believe that FBI abuses of power are as rare as Coulson leads us to believe. Nevertheless, it's a page-turner, and a first-person insight into the major law enforcement crises of the past few decades.
Rating: 5
Summary: True account of true heroes
Comment: Although Danny O. Coulson didn't want his agents to be known as heroes (for taking unnecessary risks), this book illustrates how he and every one of his agents in the HRT were definitely far beyond the status of hero. He gives in depth accounts of how he formed the HRT and many of their missions after having served as an FBI SWAT agent. An excellent read. He sought no honor, but he definitely deserves it.
Rating: 2
Summary: An Elitist Attitude Revealed
Comment: I found Danny Coulson's book an interesting read but I think his attitude about armed citizens was brought forward very clearly in two unrelated incidents. It's the same liberal view we see in the left wing gun control advocates who would like to see us all disarmed and helpless. While they, because they can afford it, have their own armed guards to watch over and protect them.
Mr. Coulson was sent to disarm and arrest an evil doer. What was the man's crime? Why he dared to arm himself to protect his home, family, friends, and nation against what he saw as a government out of control. A threatto his personal life and liberties. Had he threatened anyone? If he did it wasn't related as far as I can recollect. Were the man's fears founded? Well, apparently they were since the very government he feared sent armed men to his doorstep to disarm and arrest him! A man about whom Danny Coulson had no good thing to say. He described this man in the most unflattering and derogatory terms.
We move further down the book and Mr. Coulson finds himself feeling threatened by the very government he has served so faithfully for so many many years. What does he do? Why he arms himself with a full automatic weapon and an automatic sidearm to protect himself and his family. He carries the rifle right on the seat with him wherever he goes! Does he see this as a double standard in contrast to his earlier behaviour? Apparently not because that guy was just a stupid average joe and he, Danny Coulson, was a highly trained "elite" FBI Agent. Danny Coulson displayed the typical attitude of politicians, government agents, and even some local police departments. His actions, in each case, define Danny Coulson more than any other incidents he relates. A double standard and an elitist attitude.
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Title: Cold Zero : Inside the FBI Hostage Rescue Team by Christopher Whitcomb ISBN: 0446611824 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Swat Teams: Explosive Face-Offs With America's Deadliest Criminals by Robert L. Snow ISBN: 0738202622 Publisher: Perseus Books Group Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: Delta Force : The Army's Elite Counterterrorist Unit by Charlie A. Beckwith, Donald Knox ISBN: 0380809397 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: FBI Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job As One of Americas Finest by Thomas Ackerman ISBN: 1563708906 Publisher: JIST Works Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Anytime Anywhere!: On Patrol With the Nypd's Emergency Services Unit by Samuel M. Katz ISBN: 0671003429 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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