Locking you up does not get them their money. Infact, they are spending more money on you. Taking over your house and selling it, gets them their money. If yo

Locking you up does not get them their money. Infact, they are spending more money on you. Taking over your house and selling it, gets them their money. If you really wanted to complain about the govt being over powered and taking over stuff you own, you could point out Civil Forfeiture.