[surely_you_jest]

Alexander Hamilton specifically created the precursor to the Coast Guard for the purpose of reducing smuggling (and gathering intelligence on possible disloyalty of the States).

Yes, I knew that. My question stands.

[AdamSelene235]

Don't get me wrong, I view it as a violation of natural rights worthy of a violent response (good luck with that).

However,for the sake of historical accuracy, this sort of thing has been going on since Alexander Hamilton who wanted it that way.