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I guess reliance on civil forfeiture to fund public services is the result of the US public's aversion to taxes? These DEA agents are relying on air travellers
by denton-scratch 3y ago
I guess reliance on civil forfeiture to fund public services is the result of the US public's aversion to taxes?
These DEA agents are relying on air travellers' reluctance to just say "Fuck off" when someone with a badge says "Sir, I need to search your bag".
- Suzuran 3y agoNot at all. None of this money goes to fund operations. They use it for shit like coffee makers and gym equipment.
- wahnfrieden 3y agoThe money doesn’t get budgeted. It’s used for things like sports memorabilia, personal use high-end trucks, luxury/premium dog food (actual examples)
- artificialLimbs 3y agoHi, middle class US citizen here. ~1/3 of my money goes to the government every paycheck. How tf much more would you like me to fund them, exactly?
- denton-scratch 3y agoWow - 1/3 seems a lot, for payroll taxes. Do you not get tax-free allowances? I spend nearly all of my income; VAT (sales tax) takes more than 20% of that. Other non-payroll taxes: * Council tax (land-value tax) * My pension is taxed as income, even though I already paid for it through National Insurance (a payroll tax) * If I drove a car, I'd be taxed again. * If I dispose of assets, I get charged CGT. If I was still working, I reckon I'd be paying over 50% of my earnings in taxes. I wish politicians would come clean, and simply levy taxes on income. It's fair, and it's transparent.