I've NEVER registered on that forum... I use the exact same screen name on EVERY forum I'm a member of. You want a list of them all so you can go check me out? You want to stalk me?
And yes, discretion is a function of law enforcement. I'm sorry you never learned that. Maybe if you ask nicely I'll tutor you on the side on subjects and give you a good list of books to read.
Being a smug asshole won't bail you out. The challenge was ....
"But go ahead and show us where the function of the Attorney General is to use discretion on whether to enforce federal law or not. I'll wait."
Being a mug asshole is the only thing to do with people like you. I learned that working in the prison. There are some people that have lived their life in a way that all they understand is rudeness and vulgarity. And there are also some people that are just such low lifes that is the only type of language they understand, and yet fit the bill.
Holder claims 'vast amount' of discretion in enforcing federal laws
Here is the exact code that gives the AG "Discretionary Powers:"
9-2.120 - Policy Limitations—Generally
Department of Justice and Criminal Division policies impose limitations on the authority of the United States Attorney to decline prosecution, to prosecute, and to take certain actions relating to the prosecution of criminal cases. These policy limitations are discussed throughout the United States Attorneys' Manual, with a centralized listing contained in
9-2.400.
With regard to policy limitations, if in the opinion of the United States Attorney the exigencies of the situation prevent compliance with a policy, he/she shall take the action deemed appropriate. He/she shall promptly report to the Criminal Division the deviation from policy, or if the policy is established by a higher authority, report to that authority and be guided by the instructions furnished him/her. A written report of the deviation should be promptly made. Approval of the action of the United States Attorney or his/her taking action as instructed shall be deemed, for all purposes, to be compliance with the policy. Among the purposes of this language is to ensure that criminals do not escape prosecution by inaction on the part of a United States Attorney immobilized by policy; to require a report of deviation from policy in order that the policy may be evaluated; and to express confidence in the judgment, and to reaffirm the authority, of the United States Attorney in such a situation.
If the United States Attorney discovers that a policy of the Division or of a higher authority has not been followed because of inadvertence, he/she shall promptly notify the Division or higher authority of the deviation from policy by the most expeditious means and subsequently in writing. He/she shall be guided by the instructions furnished him/her. Approval of the action of the United States Attorney, or his/her taking action as instructed shall be deemed, for all purposes, to be compliance with the policy.
In the instances when the United States Attorney is directed to consult with the Division prior to taking an action, such consultation will typically be by an Assistant United States Attorney with an attorney of the section assigned responsibility for the statute or matter involved. See
USAM 9-4.000. If there is a disagreement at this level, the matter should be resolved by appropriate higher authority before the disputed action is taken.
[updated January 1999] [cited in
USAM 9-2.030;
USAM 9-2.100;
USAM 9-4.010]
9-2.000 - Authority Of The U.S. Attorney In Criminal Division Matters/Prior Approvals | USAM | Department of Justice