> > Hold up--by that logic [equally silly conclusion about murder]

> It is misleading to go from having a military to killing as if they're the same. They're not the same.

Almost there! Now finish the job by taking that crucial "hey that reasoning is sketchy" insight and look at how it also applies to your original argument.

Ex: "It is misleading to go from having having a {national agency spying on other nations} to {casual theft} as if they're the same. They're not the same."