I don't suppose you know anything about running agents.
A little, but those with resources will be able to cross regardless. The real purpose of such an edifice is to discourage the rank-and-file which of course raises the question of "If the soviet states are in fact a workerer's paradise why are so many people so eager to leave?"
There is damage to the reputation of the government by deception of allies. There is damage to the social fabric by marginalizing intellectuals and favoring criminal elements. There is economic damage resulting from operating secret wars.
The wars and reputation I will concede, but you assume that the marginalization was un justified which I would argue to the contrary.
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Re: In all seriousness.
Date: 22/7/11 00:46 (UTC)A little, but those with resources will be able to cross regardless. The real purpose of such an edifice is to discourage the rank-and-file which of course raises the question of "If the soviet states are in fact a workerer's paradise why are so many people so eager to leave?"
There is damage to the reputation of the government by deception of allies. There is damage to the social fabric by marginalizing intellectuals and favoring criminal elements. There is economic damage resulting from operating secret wars.
The wars and reputation I will concede, but you assume that the marginalization was un justified which I would argue to the contrary.