Abolishing the ATF and Other Federal Entities

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Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., discusses why he believes the ATF should be abolished and names other federal entities he thinks should be nixed. He plans to introduce a proposal to abolish the ATF and also thinks the Department of Education and the EPA should be abolished.

Key Points

  • Rep. Eric Burlison supports abolishing the ATF and believes states should handle matters themselves
  • Several Republican lawmakers, including Matt Gaetz, have cosponsored the proposal to abolish the ATF
  • Burlison also advocates for the abolition of the Department of Education and the EPA

Pros

  • Empowerment of states to handle matters independently
  • Support from a group of Republican lawmakers

Cons

  • Potential loss of benefits provided by ATF in fighting violent crime
  • Disagreement on the necessity of abolishing federal entities