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by rablackburn 1736 days ago
I’m not aware of any domestic terror attacks (shootings?) where asset forfeiture has even been raised as a contributing factor.

The Las Vegas shooter is kinda-money related in that he was a problem gambler. That’s the closest I can think of.

Do you have any citation where this has happened? Because if not, that’s probably a pretty poor “bet” you’re making…

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When people can't get recourse through the courts they go around the courts. Killdozer dude is the quintessential example.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Austin_suicide_attack

The IRC is distinct from civil asset forfeiture, but they're both obtuse bureaucracies that care not for the individuals they crush.

(idk what's with the downvotes. What I said is pretty factual unless you're like an accountant)