the federal gov't is constructed and empowered to manage and run an empire. they wish and want to overcome barriers that threaten or have an impact on the well-being of the empire. individuals while important, are not an overwhelming problem nor concern. the environmental scans the feds constantly perform are to inform them of potential issues on and just over the horizon. they're not here to protect civilians, voters, nor tax-payers, not even the lowly heathen who won't work for a living. they're here to perform their duties in protecting the empire. the empire is first and foremost.
