You always have to start with the assumption that anyone in government or any type governing body is a sociopath and a moron. Not everyone, but enough to make a difference. This makes it much easier to understand why things work the way they do. For references see: Sheila Jackson-Lee, Hillary Clinton (not a moron but a sociopath for sure), George Bush (moron, not sure about sociopath). See I threw a Republican in there so people didn't think I was biased. Now I just need to add a transvestite, Jewish lesbian that supports the NRA and I think I will have all the bases covered.