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We shouldn't have "covert operations" as presently constructed AT ALL. It isn't a matter of breaking the CIA in 2, it means simply eliminating "covert ops" that are virtually ALWAYS illegal. They either violate another country's sovereignty or violate our own laws. How would the USA like it if other countries decided they had free reign to conduct "covert ops" within OUR borders?
Perhaps Israel should use drone strikes against Palestinians right here in the USA (civilians, actual militants, it doesn't matter to Israel)? How about Russia conduct their "covert ops" right here in the USA? Or China?
The CIA should be ONE thing and one thing only: an INTELLIGENCE gathering and analysis agency. Period. Leave the "operations" activity to the military. That is what it is for. If you need covert operations, fully within the confines of international law and our own professed "values" then use Special Forces. That's what THEY exist for.
Revamp the CIA, yes. Totally eliminate the covert ops side ENTIRELY.
Dec 24, 2009, 6:05:22 PM
Posted to Break the CIA in Two