Don't worry, the worst thing they would do is just shoot me in the head or something (all over the world), the second worst thing is chemically castrate me (Tur

Don't worry, the worst thing they would do is just shoot me in the head or something (all over the world), the second worst thing is chemically castrate me (Turing) or electrocute me, the third worst thing is put me in solitary confinement (famous cases), the fourth worst thing is waterboard me or torture me physically (Guantanimo), and the fourth worst thing is apparently historically the German Stasi would subtlely try to ruin people's relationships with their family. That is a small risk to pay in exchange for learning the answer to the question: -> Are there any reasons not to defund the intelligence community? If so, what? It appears its members could just get other jobs, while this would increase freedom without any downsides. Are there any benefits to having an intelligence community, and if so what? So that's why I don't mind posting it. You haven't listed any. Are there any reasons not to defund the intelligence community? If so, what? It appears its members could just get other jobs, while this would increase freedom without any downsides. Are there any benefits to having an intelligence community, and if so what? If you know of any, please do list them.