Chapter
The Dangerous Idea of a Secret Police Force in the US
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The creation of a secret police force, secret court, and secret intelligence service, all to oppose the president, is a dangerous idea that undermines the judicial system and poses a threat to American democracy. It also sends a message of fear to citizens who could be targeted for opposing the government.
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The creation of a secret police force and intelligence service operates outside of the judicial system poses a significant threat to democracy, allowing the possibility for the government to arrest and detain people with no trial, merely for speaking out against the administration.
2:33:16 - 2:41:17 (08:00)
Secret police, Intelligence service, Democracy, Surveillance
Summary
The creation of a secret police force and intelligence service operates outside of the judicial system poses a significant threat to democracy, allowing the possibility for the government to arrest and detain people with no trial, merely for speaking out against the administration. This development strips the public from having a say in what happens in the intelligence community, letting it operate with unchallenged surveillance.