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From what I can see, your comment doesn't address the parent's comment at all. Government is not a "profit-seeking enterprise," it's a monopoly on violence. Tha
by nathanaldensr 5y ago
From what I can see, your comment doesn't address the parent's comment at all. Government is not a "profit-seeking enterprise," it's a monopoly on violence. That is an enormous difference. I am not sure why you focus so much on businesses.
- mellavora 5y agoBecause while you are correct in terms of political theory, the real world is different. There are hundreds of news stories like this: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2015-11-12/stop-and-seize-turns-police-into-self-funding-gangs https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2015-11-12/stop-a... Police departments often get to keep a large share of money taken during civil forfeiture. You bet this creates moral pressure to bring in more cash.