Oklahoma State Troopers can now seize your cash electronically at traffic stops

[araomd]

http://www.news9.com/story/32168555...e-money-used-during-the-commission-of-a-crime

"Here's how it works. If a trooper suspects a person may have money tied to some type of crime, the highway patrol can scan and seize money from prepaid cards. OHP stresses troopers do not do this during all traffic stops, only situations where they believe there is probable cause."

 

[toobaroque]

HUH?

 

[CBH13]

http://www.news9.com/story/32168555...e-money-used-during-the-commission-of-a-crime

"Here's how it works. If a trooper suspects a person may have money tied to some type of crime, the highway patrol can scan and seize money from prepaid cards. OHP stresses troopers do not do this during all traffic stops, only situations where they believe there is probable cause."

hahah yah only probable cause that there is money they can snatch. Civil forfeitures really really need to be outlawed in this country. there is no good reason for these to continue

 

[araomd]

hahah yah only probable cause that there is money they can snatch. Civil forfeitures really really need to be outlawed in this country. there is no good reason for these to continue

The State needing your money kinda sounds like a reasonable "cause" ......

 

[araomd]

HUH?

http://ij.org/report/policing-for-profit/

 

[TheGman]

I would compare them to the Mafia but it would give the Mafia a bad name.

 

[BanjoJohn]

They would have to use a taser, to electronically extort cash from me.

You have very little control over your "Electric" money.

LEO's, just making friends wherever they go. Where's the love? Thieves with authority.

 

[araomd]

I would compare them to the Mafia but it would give the Mafia a bad name.

An interesting theoretical question:

If someone made a solemn promise to you, who would you expect is most likely to keep that promise?

A. Mafioso
B. Government Official

Nuff said.

 

[LARGO9]

You mean my Wal-Mart gift card is not safe any longer,,,,Damn

 

[StuP]

State sanctioned theft, pure and simple. Nothing should be forfeited without a proceeding conviction.