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RainDog

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12. the abuse of asset seizure law

Reply to mick063 (Reply #6)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 11:34 AM

Aug 2013

seems like a way some LEOs have financed their depts.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/08/12/130812fa_fact_stillman

If you read that link, you'll want to cry. or throw up. or throw something.

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So how is it that Colorado isn't in flames yet? Rex Aug 2013 #3

Patrick Kennedy can kiss my ass. mick063 Aug 2013 #4

It sort of makes my mind go... huh? RainDog Aug 2013 #5

This is all due to the confiscation of property laws that enforcement agencies profit from. mick063 Aug 2013 #6

the abuse of asset seizure law RainDog Aug 2013 #12

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That's good news! I think us baby boomers retiring B Calm Aug 2013 #10

As always, follow the money. Scuba Aug 2013 #11

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