The state will hire 100 state troopers as part of a new effort to crack down on illegal gun trafficking, Gov. George Pataki said Thursday.They'll partner with BATFU, and be deputized as federal agents "to go after the sources of the guns, often people in southern states..." That sounds like it will allow them to cross state lines, doesn't it? In any case, there's no danger in federalizing local police, is there?
Their leader describes guns in the parlance of those in the medical community who wish to see them banned, i.e., "an epidemic."
And what's not to like? I mean, our great pals the Republicans are for it, and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association issued a press release that "applauded" it.
So this must be a great day for freedom, right?