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Topic: Asset Forfeiture - is it going too far?
Topic Posted by: AliceDate Posted: Wed Apr 1 14:10:03 1998
Topic Description: I have read books about "The Drug War" in America and am concerned that asset forfeiture is turning some Police departments into Piracy departments. I know this is a powerful tool for law enforcement, but I've read and personally know of cases where it's gone too far. How can we keep these laws from becoming a threat to our civil liberties? My husband and I don't use any drugs, legal or illegal, but if drugs were left in our house, after a party or guest stayed with us, and for some reason our house was searched, we could lose our home!
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Posted by: J. Laguidice
Date posted: Wed Apr 1 17:35:20 1998
Subject: Piracy by police
Message:
COME ON, YOU NEVER TOOK A LEGAL DRUG?? ie. tylenol. Your point is taken. The law was origionally drafter for organized crime and to hit them where it hurts. But I find myself agreeing with you. Although it is unlikly that your house would be searched and taken for a small amount of drugs. I think they would have to demonstrate that your house was purchased with "drug money".