Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis
Well, how 'bout restricting them to the functions in their job title? Immigration and customs. Let them man the border, and if the Turd wants to track down illegals, let the states do that.
The thing is, ICE doesn't bother to verify their "intel" before they bash someone's door down or shoot up their car. They're neither properly trained nor psychologically able to handle confrontations. Furthermore, quelling protests is NOT, repeat NOT their function or duty. If a public assembly gets out of hand, it's the job of local and state police to deal with it.
But as far as diverting money away from them ..no way. Congress passed the Big Turd Bill and nothing's going to change. They're servile lackeys to the Turd and would NEVER defund his pet goons. And if we transition to an actual Democratic government instead of this sham Republican one, the problem will be moot.
Restricting them to their job titles is exactly the goal of what I was saying. They should only be funded for their essential duties.
Restricting them by rules or laws isn't enough. Restrict them with a tight budget also. If they have the extra money they'll find a way to spend it and it will often be in a way that's detrimental to people's rights and freedoms.
Maybe if we make mission creep unaffordable we can help prevent it or at least slow it down.
Different administration or leadership is only a temporary fix. What happens 4 - 8 years later? A restricted budget can slow mission creep permanently.
I don't expect this from the current Congress but with a little luck maybe after the midterms.