So THAT’s why he loves civil asset forfeiture so much!
Babeu countered with the usual talking point about just how much money cartels have compared with law enforcement and how it’s a tool to use against criminal syndicates. He brought up the seizure of cash and property in Arizona from the Sinaloa cartel and claimed that the legal standard of “preponderance of the evidence” was a sufficient burden of proof to meet when it comes to relieving individuals of their very basic right to keep what they have earned.
You should watch this video just for the satisfaction of seeing Jason refute Babeu’s claim that only bad guys get snared in these asset forfeiture traps by bringing up an example of an innocent woman who was relieved of her property and was only able afford even challenge this forfeiture in court with the help of the ACLU.
Babeau’s oh-so erudite response: *snort* The ACLU.
Jason’s counter: Civil liberties are civil liberties.
Well, I think we now can make a pretty high confidence assessment about why Babeu is such a big supporter of civil asset forfeiture.
Federal authorities have launched a probe of Pinal County’s top two former law enforcement officials and whether they inappropriately used profits from seized property for personal and professional expenses.
County officials confirmed they are cooperating with FBI inquiries into former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and County Attorney Lando Voyles over the use of funds from suspects’ confiscated possessions.
Newly elected Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer said he also has asked the Arizona auditor general to review Pinal County’s asset-forfeiture records to determine if monies were properly used. He asked the auditor general to recommend the best way to use those funds.
Ooops!
Now, an investigation does not necessarily mean guilt, or that it will lead to a guilty verdict, but it’s awfully interesting to me that Babeu – a two-time loser as a candidate for a Congressional seat – is suspected of participating in a scheme to funnel money to a private group – the Arizona Public Safety Foundation, which for years operated out of the sheriff’s office and was staffed by sheriff’s deputies – used RICO funds from Pinal County to help support sheriff’s office activities and functions and bought things for him and his department. By funneling money to this private group, “Babeu is able to avoid procurement laws and other transparency regulations which usually apply to government purchasing,” a lawsuit cited by the Arizona Republic stated.
Ooops!
And Babeu had no comment about the allegations, either.
Ooops!
Look, there are tools that the government can and should use in its efforts against illicit financial flows and other types of criminal activity. They are effective tools when used properly. When they’re used to pad budgets and purchase goodies, we’re incentivizing theft, and encouraging the blurring of legal standards of guilt and innocence and corruption. It shifts the burden of proof from the state to the defendant, forcing them to spend thousands of dollars to prove their innocence and get their property back, instead of putting the onus on the state to show their guilt before allowing confiscation. It ruins livelihoods. It destroys financial stability. It infringes on the property rights of the people. It stands the very concept of “innocent until proven guilty” on its ear and imposes punishment based on that dangerous reversal.
It’s wrong.
It would be ironic, wouldn’t it, if Babeu had his property confiscated before actual guilt or innocence could be determined?
After all, if he’s such a proponent of wealth confiscation before innocence can be determined, he won’t mind getting his shit stolen and then spending thousands of dollars in court fees to get it back, right?
Filed under: America, corruption, police Tagged: Arizona, asset forfeiture, corruption, Donald Trump, FreedomWorks, Jason Pye, Paul Babeu
Source: https://thelibertyzone.us/2017/03/03/so-thats-why-he-loves-civil-asset-forfeiture-so-much/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, But it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes:
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity.
Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins.
Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system.
Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome.
Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function.
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules. Today Be 100% Satisfied Or Receive A Full Money Back Guarantee Order Yours Today By Following This Link.
| Online: | |
| Visits: | 1,607,959,463 |
| Stories: | 8,163,233 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
blah.. Every government employee/elected official and virtually every single person reading this automatically assumes that the CONstitution and every law, statute, code, policy, edict, etc apply to everyone physically within a geographic area. PROPAGANDA AT IT’S FINEST and after a life time of indoctrination.. even you believe it applies!
HOWEVER; when you demand that whoever attacks you with the claim of automatic applicability, prove any of it applies to you, they momentarily go blank with the disbelief that you would question their belief. When you press them for their firsthand personal knowledge that it applies, all they can say is it applies.. sorry charlie, but that isn’t evidence! You’ll have to do better than flap your gums!
They’ll tell you it’s common knowledge.. Great, if it’s common knowledge, it should be that much easier to PROVE IT APPLIES! They don’t have an answer or any evidence.
They’ll tell you, it’s the way it’s always been done.. but again, that doesn’t prove it applies to anyone.
They’ll tell you about all the people that are in jails/prisons,.. uh uh and how many of those people did you provide tangible, factual, personal firsthand, irrefutable evidence that it applies?? ZERO! No one ever thought to ask! and they’ve never once provided anyone with any evidence of applicability!
They’ll drone on about historical documents that you never signed nor agreed to.. fyi’ that’s not evidence of applicability either!
They’ll inevitably quote statutes, codes, alleged laws, as though that proves it applies.. IT DOESN’T! legal citations aren’t evidence!
They’ll tell you that your drivers/business/pilots/etc license proves applicability… um courts prosecute people every day that NEVER had a license and IF the LICENSE is what proves applicability, not only would NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND EVER GET A LICENSE, then they also COULD NOT prosecute someone who doesn’t have one!
They’ll try to employ their FRAUDULENT LANGUAGE ON YOU.. ie; are you a resident? HOW WOULD IT PROVE ANY OF IT APPLIES?? IT DOESN’T.. it’s just more slight of tongue “words of art” and PROPAGANDA/INDOCTRINATION and PROVES NOTHING!
Now, after you’ve shot down their entire argument with just one question “PROVE IT APPLIES WITH EVIDENCE THAT THEY HAVE FIRSTHAND PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF” they ALWAYS RESORT TO THIS LINE OF BS “if you don’t like the laws here, leave”.. it’s cute that since they can’t actually prove any of it applies to you that they tell you to leave because THEY CAN’T PROVE IT APPLIES TO YOU!