Because it is a union. And there are things (e.g., a reasonable defense) that make sense. The idea is relatively sound. But the current execution is 20+ yrs out of style.
On top of that the nature of the context has changed. The 20th Century was about efficiency and massive scale. On the other hand, the 21st Century requires iteration and agility. Yet we insist on using a 20th Century tool for a 21st Century job. That's not working.
But, again, perhaps that's the intention. The Union weakens. Central command gets stronger. And our basic rights and liberty disolve - slowly but surely.