I think referring to the FBI as "the KGB" or "the Gestapo" would be counterproductive, making it harder for open-minded friends and family to hear valid concern

I think referring to the FBI as "the KGB" or "the Gestapo" would be counterproductive, making it harder for open-minded friends and family to hear valid concerns, and more likely that they just roll their eyes and tune us out -- similar to the effect of the euphemism "non-USAian" on this non-nonUSAian.