I doubt they will want it to continue as it is incredibly expensive
I think >>7 was talking about prolonging the governments emergency powers. Phases can ensure the tech giants and elites will still profit throughout the future phases of the governments measures.
especially compared to terrorism which has been very effectively used for the same purposes since at least the Piazza Fontana bombing.
Good point, but perhaps new fears can sustain government's power over people better than old fears.