Always Think Forfeiture

The ATF had a 2007 solicitation for bids to deliver 2,000 Leatherman tools.

Engraved with the following:

ATF-Asset Forfeiture AND "always think forfeiture"

...are you outraged yet?

I wonder how Donald Scott's family feels about that?

I think asset forfeiture is reprehensible, and when it funds law enforcement corrupting. I think it should be banned outright; I can understand it being used very narrowly in the case of convicted criminals - but very narrowly. And when a law enforcement agency sends little promotional items to the troops reminding them that it's really about marque and reprisal - will, I'm deeply disgusted.

I debated posting the contract officers information here, and encouraging everyone to let him know what you think of this "opportunity", but I think instead you ought to send a message to your Congressmember. You can find them at Congress.org; you can find your local officials by entering your zip in the box at the upper left, and then create your own message about this.

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