"Intelligence" is often a joke

The use of the word "intelligence' by politicians is usually misplaced. It can be used as an excuse for inexcusable acts - such as bombing civilians or shooting down commercial passenger jets. What it usually signifies is a distinct lack of intelligence. So a proposed review into Australia's intelligence and security agencies is a good idea even though it probably won't make the system any more 'intelligent'.If it results in better anti-terrorism training for our police forces it will help to prevent further atrocities like police shooting a hostage in the Lindt cafe siege.

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