Posted on 06/01/2024 10:25:44 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
I doubt that the thieves are citizens of this country.
Or fill up a container and export them. Although most of the world wouldn't be a good market for the power tools due to voltage and frequency differences.
I agree with your basic concept where punishments must be so severe that most people would think twice about committing an offense.
My understanding of many Asian justice systems is that they treat drug users as harshly as the sellers. Imaging, heavy jail time or execution for using hard drugs. And actually enforcing this type of justice nation wide and on TV.
Imagine, a meth dealer and a meth user side by side on gurneys getting the needle.
There are some manufacturers that use chargers, etc. that can handle the ranges of voltages and frequencies in most of the world.
So....is there a Craigs List Tool Shop? Ha!
So I missed it. What did the thieves plan on doing with 15,000 used power tools?
I know almost all electronics are that way now - easier to carry some adapter plugs than the heavier converters. Didn’t know about power tools, but it would make sense for the ones with re-chargeable batteries.
Obviously, the police don't have enough evidence to pursue convictions. They should enlist Alvin Bragg to help with filing charges.
“The story says they have suspects, and they will be arrests soon.”
Cops always say that. And it sounds like you believe them.
Good luck with that. /s
That's a good 'story', isn't it? /s
You would think that storage renters would have to show photo ID, and that the storage lot would have cameras all over the place. This is disgusting.
Sounds like the thieves are real good at the crime end of the business, but not so hot on the sales & marketing end.
So far he's gotten back 6 of the 50 tools he's lost. The rest will be held by the government until whatever trial(s), if any, eventually occur. Then they will be sold at auction.
The carpenter that allowed the governent to confiscate all of this property might be informed of the auction, whenever it is held, though it won't do him any immediate good, because he can't wait for years to buy replacement equipment.
The people who will profit most are, of course, the lawyers and all the associated government drones that will facilitate the trial and everything else. The police who did nothing until he took the bull by the horns and handed them the thieves on a silver platter will continue to collect their salaries during the entire process will likely be the primary beneficiaries of then auction whenever it is finally held
He'll end up poorer because he'll probably end up having to obtain legal counsel during the process to protect himself from any insanity that the legal system may come up with to further victimize him.
Bottom line: the police exist to generate revenue, and the courts exist to make sure the legal profession keeps rolling in the dough.
To keep the minions of the state from imprisoning him of he doesn't.
“My understanding of many Asian justice systems is that they treat drug users as harshly as the sellers.”
Nope.
“Bottom line: the police exist to generate revenue, and the courts exist to make sure the legal profession keeps rolling in the dough.”
Both are losing money. You rant but provide a false opinion.
BEN CRUMP TERRITORY
As a staunch supporter on the police state, I would expect no other opinion from you.
please feel free to ask exactly what your opinion is worth to me.
Interesting, our founding fathers felt the opposite. Cruel and unusual punishments are forbidden under our constitution. However, there are deterrents no longer utilized that are quite effective — unpleasant but over quickly, and minimal cost to the taxpayer.
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