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In reply to the discussion: US Marshals arresting people for not paying their federal student loans - Story | KRIV [View all]PersonNumber503602
(1,134 posts)45. When searching for more about the story I saw his linkedin profile
and it says he's a project manager at the company whose shirt he is wearing in his interview. I'm wondering if it's opposite in this case. That he has a well paying job, but he hasn't paid anything at all. Still not cool either way, because there's something really wrong about private entities hiring federal agents to arrest and raid citizens homes over debts. Not to mention the extreme waste of money and resources for such overkill.
I suppose we can only hope there's waaaaay more to this story, but the quote from the Marshals saying that more are on the way is a bit disconcerting.
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w0nderer
Feb 2016
OP
We have "debtor prison" for people that don't pay their mandated child support.
PoliticAverse
Feb 2016
#1
Who ordered the US Marshalls to start arresting student debtors? Bernie would never let this fly.
Dont call me Shirley
Feb 2016
#2
Sweet, US Marshall service up for sale. What a travesty the dismantling of public entities has been!
Dont call me Shirley
Feb 2016
#13
It's a Fox affiliate -- are we sure this is all there is to the story ?? nt
eppur_se_muova
Feb 2016
#5
Agree, doubt they would go after 1500 when there is a long list of 100K+ defaults.
harun
Feb 2016
#88
Folks this is Texas, ruled by Greg Abbott who hates the people, but loves them for votes. This is
rladdi
Feb 2016
#6
This is what the Oligarchy has brought us. This is what will continue of we continue electing
rhett o rick
Feb 2016
#7
Actually he's stated looking into alleviating current debit... likely through making it a NO PROFIT
Fearless
Feb 2016
#69
And the point is that the court system will not have to send people to hunt down Americans
Fearless
Feb 2016
#76
I do realize everything you are saying. I was referring to this case where the guy
Akicita
Feb 2016
#93
TX is gerrymandered to such an extent as to be GOP for the next three to four general election cycle
LanternWaste
Feb 2016
#18
Just take a look at how Austin has been pie-sliced with 6 congressional districts, to get a clue on
bobalew
Feb 2016
#44
I think they already take any tax refunds if you owe on your student loans.
PersonNumber503602
Feb 2016
#19
No idea. I wouldn't be surprised if this is limited to Texas though.
PersonNumber503602
Feb 2016
#31
Seven people in combat gear and automatic weapons. He was shackled. This is insanity!
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#17
The cost is not the issue. The man should NEVER have been subjected to that. n/t
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#24
Well folks here is a list of "contractors" that have been hired to do this and....................
turbinetree
Feb 2016
#20
You must be pretty damn poor not to be able to pay off $1500 in 29 years.
Elmer S. E. Dump
Feb 2016
#52
If you can't pay $4.31 a month on your student loan - you shouldn't take one out!!
Elmer S. E. Dump
Feb 2016
#37
I don't know if I would compare the Federal Student Loan program to loan sharks.
Akicita
Feb 2016
#53
I agree Bernie's plan is the answer and is one of the reasons I am supporting him. Until his plan
Akicita
Feb 2016
#98
I pay my debts. If they entered into a binding agreement, they should be obligated to pay the debt.
olddad56
Feb 2016
#65
Odd the story left out alot of details about Paul like what is his current occupation?
cstanleytech
Feb 2016
#75
He was wearing a polo shirt with the PHANTOM POWER logo on it in his news interview so I
Akicita
Feb 2016
#100
But thats just it we, dont have that information because the article was poorly written. nt
cstanleytech
Feb 2016
#105