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It is unethical or illicit for me to tap someone's phone or install malware on their computer. That doesn't mean it's illicit or unethical for the FBI to do so.
by twoodfin 13y ago
It is unethical or illicit for me to tap someone's phone or install malware on their computer. That doesn't mean it's illicit or unethical for the FBI to do so. The whole point of having a state is to trust it with powers that individuals should not exercise on their own authority.
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- dllthomas 13y ago"The whole point of having a state is to trust it with powers that individuals should not exercise on their own authority." Also to address collective-action problems (like defense).
- atmosx 13y agoRight, and when the FBI goes rogue (because that's whats happening) what?
- twoodfin 13y agoObama fires the FBI director? If they're not following his policies or the law, why hasn't he?