It's not just the expense, but rather, to what lengths these agencies will go to justify those expenses. They must show results, and that is why everyone should be wary. A cherry-picked item here or there that might incriminate an innocent, is not beyond belief. The very source of the accusation(s) not being divulged, even as the information is used by local authorities, as a basis of investigation, and fabrication for charges. Even if innocence could/can be proven, the cost of defense more than likely would financially break most citizens. These agencies must produce, just what that "production" consists of, one can sure, will be of less importance than their collective paychecks.
It's not just the expense, but rather, to what lengths these agencies will go to justify those expenses. They must show results, and that is why everyone should be wary. A cherry-picked item here or there that might incriminate an innocent, is not beyond belief. The very source of the accusation(s) not being divulged, even as the information is used by local authorities, as a basis of investigation, and fabrication for charges. Even if innocence could/can be proven, the cost of defense more than likely would financially break most citizens. These agencies must produce, just what that "production" consists of, one can sure, will be of less importance than their collective paychecks.