> The government probably watches over everyone in a position of power, regardless of their political opinions. It wants to make sure that the people in power a

> The government probably watches over everyone in a position of power, regardless of their political opinions. It wants to make sure that the people in power aren't corrupt and aren't being manipulated. What is the government if not "the people in power", and if it is, how can it make sure they're not corrupt? You're talking about The Watchers watching themselves, which just doesn't work all that well. Besides, as grey-area points out, that ship has sailed long ago. Governments (and the shadowy figures pulling the strings behind them) are all corrupt, evil sacks of shit.