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Should the government be able to take not only your freedom, but your possessions, too? Proponents will say that it helps law enforcement tackle criminal enterprises and their ill-gotten gain, and helps fund departments who would otherwise go hungry for funding.The ACLU says: "Forfeiture was originally presented as a way to cripple large-scale criminal enterprises by diverting their resources. But today, aided by deeply flawed federal and state laws, many police departments use forfeiture to benefit their bottom lines, making seizures motivated by profit rather than crime-fighting."Listen in, and let us know what you think!https://pcpodcast.net