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So the revelation that the NSA had been illegally wiretapping hundreds of thousands of Americans led to the NSA being more accountable? As I recall, it was swe

So the revelation that the NSA had been illegally wiretapping hundreds of thousands of Americans led to the NSA being more accountable? As I recall, it was swept under the rug and the blame was placed on the whistleblowers.

antics 15y ago
That's not really the point, though. What you're describing is an invisible exercise of power. What I'm saying is, exercising power in a public fashion, particularly when such a display involves technology that people are nervous about to begin with, causes there to be more attention focused at the organization in question. Generally they avoid this because it means they have more oversight. Maybe this opens doors to things like the above, maybe it doesn't.
- asolove 15y ago
  Yes, just like with backscatter radiation, shoe examinations and 3oz liquids at airports. They generated media heat, but didn't lead to any attention or oversight. Everyone is used to them now, I'm generally the only person in line to request the grope-down.