Why are bad defenses used?

• Those in power wanted to do them anyway

  • The event was an excuse to get what they want

• They are plausible to the average listener

  • They don't pass the laugh test for knowledgeable experts, but the media goes with it... because...

• They lay blame on someone else

  • More loss of your privacy doesn't hurt robber barons

• They allow people to claim they did something

  • We tightened security but you can never be perfect...

• They send money to friends of those in power

  • Bail outs, low-cost loans, tax breaks, contracts, etc.

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