If most of the claims regarding this scandal are substantiated — and developing evidence certainly indicates a high likelihood of that happening — we face a watershed moment in American history.
Every component of federal law enforcement within the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security — and most likely with the knowledge of the Department of State — undertook a massive operation designed to facilitate the flow of thousands of weapons into the hands of some of the most vicious criminal organizations on Earth. These operations likely took place with the full knowledge of cabinet level officials, and possibly the White House. The weapons “walked” were used to gun down innocent men, women, and children, not to mention the brave police officers and soldiers in each nation trying to wage peace.
It demands a criminal investigation and the possible RICO prosecution of dozens of federal law enforcement officers, supervisors, senior management, political appointees, and possibly elected officials.
Our federal law enforcement apparatus became a criminal conspiracy. This was an assault on the democratic rule of law and the very essence of our republic.
The Federal Government has overstepped its boundaries, clearly, and needs to be stopped. End of story.
The idea that they could hand guns over to the most violent and dangerous criminals in the world, then argue that because violent and dangerous criminals have these guns we need tougher gun laws is laughable to anyone with a brain or an ounce of honesty in their souls, and yet we’ll continue to think that we’re being kept safe at night by these people.
I’m sure Agent Terry’s family feels much safer knowing that our government is arming criminals for political purposes.