Backers claim that the government needs more police powers to combat terrorism.
Every act that a terrorist might commit - murder or injury to people, and destruction of property, is already a crime, with laws prescribing harsh punishments. The FBI, CIA, etc. can readily deal with real threats. Wide Support - Within The Government Contrary to many media reports, the CTB is not a response to the Oklahoma City bombing. The FBI drafted it last year, and it was cleared by the Justice Department and the White House. Many in the bureaucracy and both parties have supported new laws in recent years that have been increasing the federal government's police powers, including the use of the US military in domestic law-enforcement.