Re: There is literally nothing decent in this story
There is something decent, or their could be if there's recognition that some things might need to change. I think this is part "quis custodiet ipsos custodes?", and part modern politics.
In an ideal world. Law enforcement and the security services are given the tools they need to investigate breaches of laws created by politicians. Surveillance is part of that toolbox, and politicians should not be above the law. After all, they're eminently corruptable.
But with great powers comes great responsibility, ie it needs watchmen who can impartially rule on legality, and the watchmen should be scrupulously neutral. Political fallout may be a consideration, but fundamental principle should be if laws have been broken or not.
And now there's the indecent aspects of this story. So it seems senior law enforcement officials may have used their positions in an attempt to influence US elections to favor their candidate, and cover up illegal activity. Regardless of whether an American's tinged red or blue, this should be a problem. It's also not entirely suprising given senior Federal positions are often political appointments, so there's strong incentives to be partisan rather than neutral.
Question is whether there's a willingness for the US to change, and for Americans to regain trust in their political system.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
