I feel if you added the modifier "government" or "government sanctioned", it would get the point across more.

I intentionally left it out in order to avoid political quibbling.

I figured, but I feel as if sidestepping the politics here defeats the point. That said, I'd love to be proven wrong. I think when it comes to this particular topic my background brands me bias and hence unable to contribute objectively.

The point is the legality.