Indeed. Imagine if we just killed everyone how many social problems we'd solve.... But my broader point was, larger government surveillance and national secur

Indeed. Imagine if we just killed everyone how many social problems we'd solve.... But my broader point was, larger government surveillance and national security powers won't stop genocides or wars between governments. This isn't what they are there for. They are there to prevent groups which are deemed politically dangerous ("terrorists" which evidently include nuclear protesters, environmentalists, and states' rights advocates). It's one thing to have spy agencies. However widespread spying on one's own people is never a good sign.