So the idea that citizens should be monitored, but not gov’t officials, is intuitive from this point of view Shouldn't it be the other way round? If I have the

So the idea that citizens should be monitored, but not gov’t officials, is intuitive from this point of view Shouldn't it be the other way round? If I have the power to do something that will affect others, I would want someone to monitor my actions to keep me in check. For example, if I had access to production boxes, I would absolutely want to have some processes/checks and balances in place so I don't mess up, even unintentionally. So why should these govt officials not be monitored, when they go around poking other people's lives, often without any permission and repercussions? Not only their access be controlled/monitored, they should be subject to more scrutiny than normal Joe.