It wasn't supposed to be, but it is true. There is little to hinder a malicious DA from using a grand jury for his own personal ends. Almost no ordinary citizens are aware of this potential misuse of the system.
An ex-parte order from a judge does slow down the little p%icks some, sometimes.
That, and dirt on their other activities...
Deal with the mob, deal with the government. It's all the same.
Mao was correct. All power comes from the barrel of a firearm.
I may not be coming across as a law-and-order patriot... that's not the intent..
/johnny