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You ever hear that thing where we don't hire people if they may be in debt for jobs that are said to matter or be a risk?

Well, we have this thing called civil forfeiture...

It lets you take somebody's money if you're a cop.

So let's say you're a cop in need of some money.

You can simply pull somebody over, among others things... and... take their money

Well, what would you do if somebody just took your money? You might want to tell on them, or at least get your money back.

Easiest way to not get told on with consequence if you stole somebody's money? Put them in jail with the powers vested in you...



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