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I actually want the FBI and law enforcement to to buy and use commercial data to solve crimes. Otherwise, we will end up with private investigators for the rich

• Broken_Hippo 4y ago
  There is limited use for private investigators - and the end result is rarely the systematic oppression of people, rarely involved someone in prison, rarely involves things like violence, and rarely are using tax money to do it. I'd also argue that more often, a PI isn't for someone rich and famous, but rich enough to afford it and has reason to hire. (divorce, for example). If the police need to purchase such information, they should have to get a warrant like they do for other things. Someone (or two) not involved in the investigation should have to agree that it is necessary. Law enforcement should be somewhat hobbled because the opportunity for abuse is much greater, especially to general society because of its reach.
  • seanw444 4y ago
    In short: PIs are limited in what they can actually do. They can't imprison you or kill you. However, the government has the monopoly on violence and imprisonment. Seems pretty clear to me which one should be able to purchase this information and which one shouldn't.