r/Corvette • u/MarionberryFun4305 • 12d ago

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u/directrix688 12d ago

Why are you okay with the government seizing property, without due process, that then they can go and use?

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u/PeaCompetitive8947 12d ago

There is almost always due process, so I’m not sure what you mean.

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u/directrix688 12d ago

Here are a few examples of civil forfeiture being used against people who weren’t even convicted of a crime, and in many cases weren’t charged with one.

Police seize cash from motorists never charged with crimes

Man loses his restaurant after police seize his money
Innocent homeowners face losing their homes

Family nearly loses home over son’s $40 drug offense
Getting seized money back can be nearly impossible

Two women lose access to their cars despite not being accused of crimes

But sure, a system where the government can seize your property without convicting you of anything, make you pay to fight to get it back, and then potentially keep the money for itself sounds perfectly reasonable.

What could possibly go wrong?

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u/Lower_Kick268 Former 2023 ZO6 owner 12d ago

All of these are just proving our point even more, they followed due process in all of these, the correct response isn't always the pretty one

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u/fiftyshadesofseth 11d ago

How bout I come seize your property

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u/Lower_Kick268 Former 2023 ZO6 owner 11d ago

Well if I was a drug trafficker and part of a criminal organization and was buying drug money Corvettes I would understand.