> I don't think you really want a world where the security services
can overrule the elected government, rather than the other way round.
Well said, and excellent point. But I would like to live in a world
where security services could professionally, and in good faith,
advise other public servants, who would professionally, and in good
faith heed that advice. As I understand it that fits the actual job
description for all parties.
A world in which public servants are adversaries, in which intra- and
inter-institutional trust has totally broken down seems to be the
fruits of the misadventure, over-reach and disrespect for the Rule of
Law in all quarters.
Well, yes. But we're not dealing with public servants in the Cabinet, we're dealing with inept looters who are being propped up by the conservative press.
Well said, and excellent point. But I would like to live in a world where security services could professionally, and in good faith, advise other public servants, who would professionally, and in good faith heed that advice. As I understand it that fits the actual job description for all parties.
A world in which public servants are adversaries, in which intra- and inter-institutional trust has totally broken down seems to be the fruits of the misadventure, over-reach and disrespect for the Rule of Law in all quarters.