They brought a great deal upon themselves. Their conduct during the 1980 resulted in congressional hearing and they were pretty much damned. Add to that their role in Ruby Ridge and the Waco Siege resulted in a big lack of trust of the agency. They have not done too well in the 21st century either.

They have seemingly lost dozens of firearms and hundreds of computers. There was the gun walking scandal , fast and furious, and what comes next. If they put these guys in charge of pot the whole years crop may go missing.