You assume they were trying to stop the criminals in the first place. Hierarchy of Government Rationality as it pertains to criminal law 1. Generate Revenue

You assume they were trying to stop the criminals in the first place. Hierarchy of Government Rationality as it pertains to criminal law 1. Generate Revenue 2. Control the population 3. Protect Businesses and the Wealthy people that fund Campaigns .... many other items 9999999999999. Stop criminals