I honestly believe people working for three letter agencies don't see this as a distinction. They're both "because terrorism" and technically, that's correct.
You and I can probably agree that one of them is overreach, but I don't trust that they have internal mechanisms to discourage overreach - that would be counter to their interests.
You and I can probably agree that one of them is overreach, but I don't trust that they have internal mechanisms to discourage overreach - that would be counter to their interests.
Edit: Clarification