Posted on 10/23/2022 10:05:38 AM PDT by Thawtam
Jury nullification is another way. I know a lot of people might not like it but if at least one juror at a federal trial refused to vote for a conviction because of evidence obtained by FBI, their power would sink fast. Along with the DOJ which is equally responsible.
This is grass roots civil disobedience and even if some criminals get away with crimes the greater benefit of curbing FBI abuses and promoting individual liberty/ due process rights is worth it.
Most of the violent crimes against citizens are prosecuted at the state level. A neutered FBI would not result in any increase in violent crimes.
The other thing that citizens can do is to refuse to cooperate with FBI investigations.
Abolish it and bar from federally funded employment all employees to send a message.
For a long time, I have had a thought.
Why keep the FedGov in DC. When nation was formed and the Constitution was written it was necessary for Congress to convene from time to time. It was not a full time job for Congressmen and Senators.
Texas legislature meets every other year, unless the Governor calls for a Special session. It has worked for us. It respects freedom.
My suggestion? Let congress and the Senate telecommute from their home state most of the year. It might be necessary for them to meet 3-4 times per year for short time.
And DownSize DC. If 1/2 of what is done in DC was ended tomorrow, no one outside of DC would miss it.
It is way past time to Gut the Beast and clean out the stable.
Simply move the US capital totally away from DC and rebuild it from start.
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