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KyJim · October 7, 2011, 08:56 PM

Holder is blaming Congress for the straw purchase problem to deflect blame from Fast and Furious. He says ATF officials testified before Congress that penalties for straw purchases are not severe enough to dissuade law breakers or to provide incentive for violators to cooperate with law enforcement. Lack of reporting requirement for multiple long gun purchases in a short period of time is a problem. "[T]oo many in Congress are opposed to any discussion of fixing loopholes in our laws that facilitate the staggering flow of guns each year across our border to the south."

http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/p...t-and-furious/

So, here it is. Just as most of us knew. Fast and Furious is being used as a tool for tougher gun laws. The gloves are off.

October 7, 2011, 08:56 PM	#1275
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Holder is blaming Congress for the straw purchase problem to deflect blame from Fast and Furious. He says ATF officials testified before Congress that penalties for straw purchases are not severe enough to dissuade law breakers or to provide incentive for violators to cooperate with law enforcement. Lack of reporting requirement for multiple long gun purchases in a short period of time is a problem. "[T]oo many in Congress are opposed to any discussion of fixing loopholes in our laws that facilitate the staggering flow of guns each year across our border to the south." http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/p...t-and-furious/ So, here it is. Just as most of us knew. Fast and Furious is being used as a tool for tougher gun laws. The gloves are off.