Ouch. And the SHERRIFFS got him? Not the FCC? What in the hell are these state folks nowadays but extensions of the Federal government?
As a matter of fact....YES!
Ever hear of the "Patriot Act" ? That nice little program initiated by former pres Bush Jr, that thing that congress never got a chance to examine or even vote on.
In that act, it opened the door for the federal government to "federalize" any and ALL local city, county, and state authority.
So yes, the feds CAN utilize local resources to do their dirty work.
BTW...the Patriot Act also allows them to be able to kick down your door at ANY TIME for ANY REASON...so long as they say these 3 important words...."suspected terrorist activities".
In the eyes of the government....you are guilty until proven innocent. If they say you are a terrorist...then you are a terrorist until you prove you are not...and that is IF...IF they even grant you a trial and just hold you in a cell for the rest of your life.....or simply shoot you and be done with it.
I highly recommend EVERYONE to grab yourself a copy of the Patriot Act, and read it very carefully. It basically puts the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on hiatus when they deem necessary, such as when a national emergency happens like a major disaster like Katrina or other, then all the Obamasiah has to do is say "i declare a national emergency"....and immediately after that...martial law...police state..."Good morning....your papers please"....that sort of thing.
Aint American great?!
It used to be before the inside job that led us to this nonsense these days.
RFB