Badger
badger
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« on: May 16, 2012, 12:58:05 PM » |
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« edited: May 16, 2012, 12:59:52 PM by Badger »
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A shame this wasn't around in 64 to allow Bull Connor from keeping those pesky feds from investigating the CCC trying to keep the peace against the workings of Communist agitators.
The point of DoJ investigations are when local law enforcement can't or won't investigate corruption or violations of law because local political interests are too greatly emershed in the wrongdoing. Which municipalities won't want DoJ investigations? A: The one's who most need investigating.
This bill essentially gives the criminals the right to decide when and if law enforcement should investigate them.
It's born out of a bastardized interpretation of federalism that says following federal laws at the state or local level is optional.
Besides, as pointed out, a majority vote can often overrule a DoJ action (or deny funding for it's enforcement).
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