At the risk of starting an ATF-bashing thread, I ask:
Why does the ATF exist? IIRC, they were originally part of the Treasury Dept, in charge of collecting the taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and firearms.
I think sometime after 9/11, they were moved to DOJ, got an "E" added to their name, and now handle law enforcement, licensing, etc.
Why are they not part of the FBI?
Why does the ATF exist? IIRC, they were originally part of the Treasury Dept, in charge of collecting the taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and firearms.
I think sometime after 9/11, they were moved to DOJ, got an "E" added to their name, and now handle law enforcement, licensing, etc.
Why are they not part of the FBI?