If you want to debate changing the role of the CIA, and if or if not it should exist, that's a different set of questions. But given what their job is, why woul

If you want to debate changing the role of the CIA, and if or if not it should exist, that's a different set of questions. But given what their job is, why would they want to turn that funnel of information off? It's not in their interest to do that. However, the CIA is still a part of the US Government, and as such it still should have a responsibility to work towards outcomes that are best for the US overall. When this appears to be in conflict with their direct mission, in many cases the correct response should be to punt the decision upstairs. You wouldn't expect the US Forestry Service to take decisions harmful to the overall country even if it made their direct mission easier, would you?