You are correct, but at the same time your response shows a poor understanding of politics. A "rather large lack of understanding" of the CIA on the part of th

You are correct, but at the same time your response shows a poor understanding of politics. A "rather large lack of understanding" of the CIA on the part of the American public is exactly why the CIA is allowed to do what they do. For that reason, this lack of understanding is cultivated by the media and government.