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Originally Posted by rubberneck
Can you imagine what would have happened if the FBI had to seek approval from some Sheriff's from the deep south during the 60's to investigate lynchings and other civil rights abuses. Yikes.
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Yeah, or the mafia in Jersey. 
The real issue is that the Feds have a deservedly bad rep for jumping in late on a case, crapping on the locals, taking credit if it is successfully concluded, and leaving the state or locals holding the bag if it goes bad.
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