Legal looting - Civil Asset Forteiture

[packman]

" In 2014, for the first time in recorded history, police in the United States seized more money and property through civil asset forfeiture than all burglars and thieves combined. Making matters worse, civil asset forfeiture has been known to disproportionately impact African Americans and Latinos, creating significant barriers to opportunity in their communities. According to a study in Oklahoma, nearly two thirds of seizures come from racial minorities, representing a significant disparity."

Article is about how Maine is trying to address the issue:


http://rare.us/rare-politics/issues/government-run-amok/maine-is-poised-to-make-it-a-lot-harder-for-police-to-steal-your-stuff/

[Initech]

1. We need to take our country back from these criminal scumbags!

[FiveGoodMen]

2. No decent country would ever allow such a policy

[Warpy]

3. One of the few good things Gov Martinez has done in NM

is sign the bill to end civil asset forfeiture by state and local cops. Now only the DEA can rob you in this state, and they love to hang out at airports and train stations.

Forfeiture has become a real racket for police departments. Until it is ended, cops can expect no respect as professionals.

Thieves are thieves, you know.

[Mariana]

5. It became a racket the day it was implemented. nt.

[SwissTony]

4. I'm sure many of you have seen this video of John Oliver

I was just stunned when I saw it.