The problem is that the CIA is an entity unto itself, and as a consequence of the velvet veil of secrecy in which it has cloaked itself for so long, it is no lo

The problem is that the CIA is an entity unto itself, and as a consequence of the velvet veil of secrecy in which it has cloaked itself for so long, it is no longer really beholden to the American public. American corporations, yes. The public, no. So there is a very real possibility that the answer to the question: "does the CIA provide a net positive or negative effect?" cannot be answered until you add a qualifier " .. for its masters?", and then ask yourself, just who does the CIA answer to. The answer is, American, for sure not you...