RW>Economics and/or extradition has nothing to do with it.
  >If the unlawful flight law was written into federal law
  >to stop criminals then it should be used applied to
  >criminals caught.  If you, as an LEO, catch someone who
  >is wanted in another state and contact the FBI they
  >should arrest the criminal if the state w/ the warrant
  >wants him back or not.
Well, as in ANY criminal case, there has to be a determination made as
to whether or not a prosecution is adviseable.  If a warrant issued
automatically for every crime committed neither the police or the 
criminal justice system could handle the overload.  In some cases,
a crime may have been committed; but the costs of extradition might
outweigh the benefits of prosecution.  Moreover, that outstanding 
warrant may serve to keep that criminal out of that jurisdiction; and 
that might be more of a benefit.
RW>Your answer is making my point.  The federal unlawful
  >flight law has nothing to do with federal law
  >enforcement, it is just a way for the federal
  >government to 'help' state/local government.  The thing
  >is the federal government NEVER gives 'help' w/o
  >expecting something in return sooner or later.
Oh, I could agree to a point.
RW>I look at it the federal government almost like a child
  >molester.  They are willing to go out their way to
  >offer help and comfort until it has your trust and then
  >they ask for something in return.
I know of very few persons or entities who don't think that way. 
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * Observation, not old age, brings wisdom.
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