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For the director of the ATF I would prefer no prior experience in law enforcement.
The natural inclination of cops, and former cops, seems to be to better enforce the laws and not to reject enforcing laws which are unconstitutional.
Why does this concern me?
Because cops always enforce unconstitutional laws.
I personally know cops who agree with me on every point of gun control; but have arrested people for breaking laws they say are unconstitutional.
And they wonder why they don't get invited to parties any more...
It's simply a mindset that's incompatible with the idea of ordered liberty when they get put in charge. Whether it's a small town department or a large federal agency; they take the cop outlook into the job.
What's needed for us pro-liberty, pro-gun, people is someone who is suspicious of law enforcement and the insidious encroachments against freedom their organization has made and can make.
In short, no a cop.
Perhaps best would be someone who is doing business as an SOT who has a clear idea about what would have made doing that easier if only they were in charge.
For the ATF, I prefer complete abolishment of the agency.
ReplyDeleteTo assuage those less inclined, I suggest a series of debates on the topic of what good is the agency?
Alternatively, a national vote on keeping the agency. Paper ballots only, counting of ballots televised 24/7. Up to one year to complete the tally. Anyone committing any funny business has both hands chopped off.