It matters because it's important to have a basic understanding of our government and how it works. The average person's knowledge about law enforcement and intelligence comes from Hollywood movies and television. Hence, most news and dialogue around topics like NSA surveillance read like tabloid news and prevents having an accurate, rational discussion about what's going on.
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It matters because it's important to have a basic understanding of our government and how it works. The average person's knowledge about law enforcement and intelligence comes from Hollywood movies and television. Hence, most news and dialogue around topics like NSA surveillance read like tabloid news and prevents having an accurate, rational discussion about what's going on.