If we can't get rid of asset forfeiture entirely, one thing that needs to happen is that the proceeds need to be disconnected from the agencies doing the siezure. Everything should go in to the general fund. You'll find the enthusiasm by enforcement agencies will quickly wane of that's the case. It will then be easier to get rid of it entirely. This is why delinkins is the most important part of any reform.
Warden Hazen..
(paraphrase) Capt. do you know why I can walk across this compound surrounded by murders that hate me in safety..
Capt. Because you have 15 guard towers with machine guns that say you can.
Warden .. Partly.. partly.. but the real reason is POWER.
And that sums up far to much of .gov today esp forfeiture.