ATF uses rogue tactics in storefront stings across nation
Moral of the story? Police and federal agents must be more transparent and accountable for their actions and expenditures.The whole concept of "spend money so that our budget doesn't shrink next year" has go to be fixed also. I don't know a solution other than having more auditors and efficiency experts (GAO, gao.gov).Would people flip out if there was a bill proposed to require all guns in the US to have a GPS tracker? Just an idea, I know it wouldn't fix all gun problems, but it might be prevent some gun thefts and murders. Of course, this data shouldn't be able to be accessed without a warrant.Stings are slightly unfair and can sometimes catch dumb people who wouldn't otherwise commit the crime. On the other hand, if you purchase a gun without a license or attempt to hire a contract killer and it turns out to be a police officer you are in contact with, then that sting just save a life, which is good.Preventing abuses of power is key. There should be adequate training at organizations on how and where to report abuses of power or potentially unethical behavior. Most of this is already in place, obviously more resources and oversight is needed constantly to ensure that the police are protecting citizens and not entrapping them or abusing their power for career advancement.