Pubdate: Tue, 23 Sep 2014
Source: Washington Post (DC)
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Author: Paul Chassy
Page: A14

THERE IS NO REDEEMING THESE LAWS

John Yoder and Brad Cates should be acknowledged for their moral 
fortitude. Unfortunately, all too often well-intended legislative and 
administrative actions result in consequences that are more damaging 
than the intended benefits.

Equally disquieting is the failure of responsible actors to 
acknowledge these outcomes and take corrective action. As the former 
enforcement agents cogently explain, the mushrooming constitutional 
abuses that resulted from civil asset forfeiture legislation and 
enforcement demand immediate action.

Time will tell whether people in power today have the same moral 
fortitude as these men.

Paul Chassy, Silver Spring
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