Using expensive, elaborate incentives to trap potential terrorists is another example of how our system of justice in the US has gotten out of control.
How not to catch a terrorist - latimes.comI think these law enforcement agencies are doing this to help justify their existence and protect their jobs. It is a very fine line to walk for the law enforcement agencies, and very difficult to stay "on course" without clear guidelines and empowered managers blessed with common sense.
I also think that the same thing is going on in the drug enforcement area.
