Posted on 07/29/2010 4:01:45 AM PDT by listenhillary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Americans woke up to news of a car bomb in New York‘s Times Square and a national debt surpassing $13 trillion in May.
At the same time, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was preparing for a ―Fun Day celebration in Texas,1 a luau in Tennessee,2 and other parties and fun activities across the country.
With our nation facing the heightened threats of domestic terrorism and unprecedented debt and financial challenges, taxpayers should be shocked to learn DOJ crime prevention grant programs are paying for parties and rollercoaster rides for children rather than focusing on investigating crimes, locating and prosecuting terrorists, and administering justice.
This report, ―Party at the DOJ,examines a number of recent recreational activities funded by DOJ and a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) review that found DOJ does not track the amount spent on recreational activities or the outcomes associated with those activities.3 The report also makes recommendations to help DOJ better adhere to its mission and protect taxpayers‘ funds from misuse.
Craft-making, bowling, and trips to water parks were among the activities GAO identified as being paid for by DOJ. The Department‘s own manual for grantees even recommends spending federal crime prevention funds on parties and trips. A review of recent activities sponsored by DOJ grantees identified luaus, a Mardi Gras party, block parties, a film festival, a carnival, skateboarding, dancing, fashion shows, and even a doughnut eating contest as among the recreational activities made possible with federal crime prevention funding.
While many of these may be fun or even educational, there is little data to demonstrate how these types of initiatives advance the mission of DOJ, which is ―to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.‖4
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You don’t sue the government..Your file criminal charges against Obama, Holder, Napolitano, and Ms Bolton, for thwarting the Law, not enforcing the Law, and aiding and abetting foreign nationals to break US Laws..
Wow. I guess I just don't "think outside the box" enough. See, I would've spent "crime prevention" funds on, well, trying to prevent crime, not prevent boredom in 5 year olds. Why do any of these fools still have jobs? If I did something this stupid and un-ethical at work I would be escorted out, my badge confiscated, and un-employed just as fast as the paperwork could be pushed through HR.
That’s just how the Ruling Class rules. And Middle Class, your job is to pay for the Ruling Class parties. So shut up, you Chattering Classes.
I don’t think they have been outrageous enough yet. Maybe they should pick up the tab for the Clinton wedding party?
It was Bill Clinton that brought us midnight basketball as a crime fighting measure.
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