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j8ear · 08-21-2006, 07:45 PM

Hey smooth, long time no read...good to see you again.

I must admit I completely agree with your analysis, particularly the typically over reaching over reaction of the system to deal with a problem (mythical or not).

While your certainly more qualified to address the civil vs. criminal issues presented, I still see this as a criminal matter.

An anology if you'll indulge me. Some states, perhaps even most states, suspend your driving "privledge" ~shuddering~ immediately upon arrest for driving under the influence. If the matter is adjudicated without a conviction your driving privledges does not remain suspended until you can prove you actually weren't driving under the influence. Do they? Is carring around large sums of cash even a "privledge" subject to suspension.

It seems as of this current appeals court decision that it is indeed, and that the punishment can be doled out regardless of how the criminal proceeding is adjudicated!

Additionally, while I'll grant you that the story is less then unimpeachable regarding the source of the cash, the sounds and smells of 'the story' are not sufficient in my opinion for the government to keep their loot.

Of course the law and I differ on many issues.

-bear

08-21-2006, 07:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	Hey smooth, long time no read...good to see you again. I must admit I completely agree with your analysis, particularly the typically over reaching over reaction of the system to deal with a problem (mythical or not). While your certainly more qualified to address the civil vs. criminal issues presented, I still see this as a criminal matter. An anology if you'll indulge me. Some states, perhaps even most states, suspend your driving "privledge" ~shuddering~ immediately upon arrest for driving under the influence. If the matter is adjudicated without a conviction your driving privledges does not remain suspended until you can prove you actually weren't driving under the influence. Do they? Is carring around large sums of cash even a "privledge" subject to suspension. It seems as of this current appeals court decision that it is indeed, and that the punishment can be doled out regardless of how the criminal proceeding is adjudicated! Additionally, while I'll grant you that the story is less then unimpeachable regarding the source of the cash, the sounds and smells of 'the story' are not sufficient in my opinion for the government to keep their loot. Of course the law and I differ on many issues. -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.