[FatalBaboon]

I believe they do it because they've been elected to do so.

It takes too much to reply: "Tell you what, I'm going to educate you better instead". Because you can educate all you want, you will not have results that helps your re-election 4-5 years down the road.

[beedogs]

No properly-informed voter would want this kind of legislation.

[Buge]

"No true Scotsman..."

I have a feeling that some top level FBI people are properly informed, but still want this kind of legislation.

[abustamam]

Simply because it wouldn't apply to them.