I am under the impression that most Americans are unaware that there is some weird case law out there that indemnifies the government running experiments on unsuspecting citizens, and are not liable for any damages done. Or that in cases where that wouldn't protect the government, the courts have typically provided cover.
I can't find that information on a quick search at the moment, but just look at this short list of fucked up stuff that the government has gotten away with. Much of this has been washed to make it seem more benign.
Edit: I looked around more and I may be incorrect on that no liability thing. The case I was recalling was the operation sea-spray case in which the court just denied the bacteria can cause pneumonia (which we now know it does.)
I am under the impression that most Americans are unaware that there is some weird case law out there that indemnifies the government running experiments on unsuspecting citizens
I think that is the Nuremburg Code. Basically, if you subject yourself to the same experiment you can do whatever you want.
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