> Congress could, if the American people wanted - which they do not - abolish these agencies entirely. Unfortunately that's not now power works, not even in a

> Congress could, if the American people wanted - which they do not - abolish these agencies entirely. Unfortunately that's not now power works, not even in a relatively free society such as the US. How often does the public actually get their way when it comes to policy? Once elected, representatives will almost certainly follow the same agenda - work hard to maintain power and privilege for the existing ruling class. Secret services with discretionary power are an invaluable tool in this endeavor.