There have been isolated instances

across the country where the local law enforcement authorities planted

contraband on personal vehicles and property in order to be able to seize

it.

How do we know this is not

a regular occurrence?

We don't! No one is looking

over their shoulder when they take these actions except themselves, and

when you have such a profit incentive to seize property, abuse can and

does occur.

Most are not aware that, if

you happen to be stopped for a minor traffic offense, you can have the

cash on your person seized. The officer can create a court action which

requires you to go to court and prove that the money was not from illegal

activity. The burden of proof is on you !

There is a national group dedicated

to informing citizens about the dangers and abuse of "asset forfeiture"

laws. They are known as F.E.A.R (Forfeiture Endangers American's Rights).

More information can be found on their website at https://www.fear.org.

Lee Hunt

Secretary

Libertarian Party of Fayette

County