> Robbery on the other hand is by definition a violent crime, the threat of violence is what distinguishes it from other forms of theft or larceny. This is exa

> Robbery on the other hand is by definition a violent crime, the threat of violence is what distinguishes it from other forms of theft or larceny. This is exactly it for me. When I first read that the TSA would report you to the DEA for carrying large sums of cash into an airport, and the DEA would intercept you and seize it, I’ve been referring to it as armed robbery. When the DEA asks you to hand over the $10k in your backpack, they’re doing it under threat of violence. It’s armed robbery, they just haven’t “drawn their gun yet.” Try sticking to “I’m sorry sir, you can not have my money” and you’ll quickly see what the full weight of the U.S. Government looks like when escalated against you. From the time they decided they wanted your money, it was theirs.