I think everyone has pondered that for the past year or so.
First, though, I think one must understand the role of the FBI. It is not to protect the citizens from the government, it is to protect the government from the citizens.
“First, though, I think one must understand the role of the FBI. It is not to protect the citizens from the government, it is to protect the government from the citizens. “
What chance does a representative government have in that environment? It’s a very small step from investigating/intimidating John Doe to blackmailing John Doe’s congressman/senator/president or Supreme Court Justice.