Poll after poll, common sense, and late-night talk show hosts all agree on one thing: the color-coded threat indicator used by the Department of Homeland Security to warn of terrorist risk is confusing and serves only to increase undirected anxiety. But this is an Administration that doesn't make policy based on focus groups. According to CNN, the Department of Homeland Security is considering adding another level to the existing five. They are running out of colors, so they are thinking this one will be added within the orange level. Maybe a burnt sienna?