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>>danso+(OP)
I've lived here a long time and come to the realization through observation that the NYPD operates like a private security force for capital. Their primary concern is to defend private property, the people themselves come second. The "community outreach" they do is just enough to keep us from getting accusatory.

>>ixtli+2g
>Their primary concern is to defend private property, the people themselves come second.

And of course the more private property one has, the better the protection...

>>coldte+Yg
Civil Forfeiture means private property can be a liability unless one has a lot of extra liquidity to fund a legal defense.

>>justfo+GA
Civil asset forfeiture only matters for personal property. Private property, such as investments, stakes in ventures, and so on, is not affected by civil asset forfeiture. I've never seen anyone have their business seized without trial, but people have had their houses destroyed without trial.

>>sudosy+dc1
They've tried: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323539804578264...