> checks and balances of power
Only in theory, when it comes to National Security Letters.
If you can't prove the government spied on you specifically, you can't take them to court to get a check or balance.
Only in theory, when it comes to National Security Letters.
If you can't prove the government spied on you specifically, you can't take them to court to get a check or balance.
I'm not sure the same claim can be made about China.
And congress hasn't done anything to reign them in.
And I'll freely admit that China is going to be worse, with less oversight. But not only is the comparison a fallacy, it's cold comfort for the rest of the world (not to mention many non-naturalized American citizens).