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by mitchellshow 3315 days ago
What gives you the impression that NSA is not under harsh review?

There have been many instances reported publicly about US tech falling into enemy hands. I've included a few from recent memory. This is something that happens, and I share your concern. It is a bad thing that happens, among many bad things that happen in war.

But to optimize away from it, would be to sacrifice the technological edge that keeps Americans safe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–U.S._RQ-170_incident https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/01/isis-captured-... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/aug/15/us-helicopter-...