Recently, ICE agents have been masking their identities from the public while on the job.
Well, Rep. Ritchie Torres is introducing a bill called the “Quick Recognition Act” to help people identify ICE agents who are concealing their identities. “There is nothing the Trump administration fears more than transparency and accountability,” Torres’ spokesperson recently said.
The Quick Recognition Act would require ICE agents to wear QR codes on their uniforms that, when scanned, direct the scanner to a website with details about the officer’s identity, including their name and badge number.
The newly introduced bill has gone viral online, and many people are questioning its practicality on the streets. Here’s what they’re saying:
“Great idea! The thing that annoys and vexes everyone when it’s a restaurant menu is also very practical and easy to do when someone is pointing a gun at you!”
“Trying to scan the QR code on the ICE agent choking me but first I have to watch a 10 second FanDuel ad.”
“QR code ICE badges are the worst idea since QR code menus.”
“ICE is literally shooting mothers in the face. And the Democrats want to respond with ‘Um, excuse me, may I scan your QR code so I can speak to your manager?'”
“If you’re really nice, they’ll smash your phone AFTER you get that pic.”
“Stupidest opposition party”
“If there’s one thing I can always count on making me feel MORE panicked and hopeless in these times it’s the Democrats.”
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