The biggest problem of all, they don't have all your money.
Some lawyers still haven't risen to the level of a moron in a hurry.
The first thing that popped into my head was "Ignorance of the law is no excuse".
Just because you didn't know should not be a valid argument.
call it a ground diversity tool.
CenturyLink has a big ad campaign going on touting their 1 gig fiber connection.
"What will you do with your gig?"
Of course they don't mention that it has extremely limited availability, and is insanely expensive and is capped.
If I were a transparency minded Senator who just lost his seat, I think I'd be aware and worried about a petty and revenge minded agency. An agency well versed in all manners of tradecraft. I'd worry about an unexplained heart attack, an airline flight falling from the sky, car brakes that suddenly fail. A message must be sent.
I've lost all faith in my country's government, as might be obvious...
This paid op-ed is brought to you by the US Government.
"the public needs to be taught not to question things above its pay grade."
That's the heart of the matter. To them (corporations as well as the government) we are only sheeple to be manipulated.
If someone stands up, well, an example must be made.
A little nit-pick...
The band was Spirit, the song was "Taurus"