Cops

Cops. You know, this kind of abuse has become so prevalent we don't even raise an eyebrow anymore...a sure sign we're in trouble.

Link: http://www.villagevoice.com/news/nypd-revealing-the-truth-about-the-millions-we-seize-would-lead-to-systems-crashes-9114344

MORE: https://priceonomics.com/how-police-officers-seize-cash-from-innocent/

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/11/10/363102433/police-can-seize-and-sell-assets-even-when-the-owner-broke-no-law

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/breaking-u-s-department-justice-ends-civil-forfeiture-program-state-local-police/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/american-shakedown-police-won-t-charge-you-but-they-ll-grab-your-money-1.2760736

And This One, A Favorite: http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/if-youre-unhappy-the-city-kept-2-000-girl-turned-in-youre-not-alone-right-mr-mayor-7129675

The Last story offers a bit of hope, after public outrage and a bit of intervention the money was returned to the rightful owner. But look what it takes to make cops realize what is right and what is wrong? And they're Cops? Clearly we need a new system. I say let the murderers and rapists out and have them run the policing. They'll have more basic decency...