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If the FBI's main objective was law enforcement, then wouldn't the general populace expect them to pursue other Federal agencies that are actively breaking the
by tiler 13y ago
If the FBI's main objective was law enforcement, then wouldn't the general populace expect them to pursue other Federal agencies that are actively breaking the law? Where as, if the FBI states their main objective as 'National Security' they can turn a blind eye to the the other law breaking Federal agencies as long as these agencies are acting within the interests of 'National Security'.
And in truth, many citizens are law breakers. And many of the laws that are broken today may not even exist in a couple of years. Where as, ensuring 'National Security' is a non-transitory objective.
- Udo 13y agoI agree with you, except for this: > And many of the laws that are broken today may not even exist in a couple of years. In practice, laws are not rolled back but grow like an ever-expanding mesh. This also relates to your comment that many citizens are law breakers: we're moving toward a future where every citizen breaks the law on a daily basis, simply by virtue of living their lives. Combined with arbitrary draconian punishment guidelines, this opens up the fascinating possibility of selective enforcement as a means to weed out unwanted elements. It's a world where pretty much everyone can be taken out of circulation on a whim, and where the threat of overwhelming legal action can be used to enhance compliance.