They plant the seeds of a future citizens revolt.
A couple of weeks ago, "they" flew 150 Fibbie snipers out to Idaho to snuff out one dude on the spur of the moment. How much do you think that cost for last-minute airline tickets? They were PRACTICING for the "future citizens revolt" - on YOUR dime.
They couldn't care less about a "future citizens revolt". They'll spend WHATEVER it takes to murder resisters.
Yes there is a tipping point with this kind of stuff. Once that point is passed you will see cops waking up dead in their cars out in remote locations or SWAT trucks taking a .50 cal as they roll down the street. If you keep poking the bear long enough it wakes up grumpy.