> They're not allowed to spy on Americans...
> NSA is part of the Dept. of Defense, and there are lots of laws/rules/etc. that limit what it can do with US citizens.
Wrong. They limit what it can legally do. This really reminds me of Dr. Strangelove: "How could this happen (nuclear strike order)?" "Well, I don't want to jump to any conclusions before all the facts are in, but it appears that General Ripper exceeded his authority."
Sure they aren't allowed to do these things. But since no one is allowed to check up on them, they aren't prevented from doing those things.
Wrong. They limit what it can legally do. This really reminds me of Dr. Strangelove: "How could this happen (nuclear strike order)?" "Well, I don't want to jump to any conclusions before all the facts are in, but it appears that General Ripper exceeded his authority."
Sure they aren't allowed to do these things. But since no one is allowed to check up on them, they aren't prevented from doing those things.