> The underlying mistake is thinking about this like a game where you can make up rules for the government to follow. Thanks for describing that error so clear

> The underlying mistake is thinking about this like a game where you can make up rules for the government to follow. Thanks for describing that error so clearly and succinctly. It's one of those fundamental misconceptions that's depressingly common. Don't assume you've defeated the them because they haven't cared enough to come after you.