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I realize the difference between bait cars and what the under-cover offficers
were attempting with the handbags.

I don't understand how the contents of said handbag change the law.

If it were stuffed with pipe bombs, government secrets, and a map to Jimmy Hoffas grave, what then?

This law frightens me. I have returned a few wallets to very gratefull people.
This won't deter me from doing it again.