It seems to me like this is exactly the type of thing we should be afraid of when we decide that the ends justify the means concerning matters of civil rights and safety/security. Those who would sacrifice liberty and all that. Once the precedent is set you just might happen to be fucked if you find yourself on the wrong side of the authorities' desires. For instance, these siezure priveliges sometimes are a big hit in underfunded police departments. Guess who gets the confiscated property?
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