Posted on 06/23/2005 7:36:33 AM PDT by Quick1
It's a good thing we've gotten rid of that pesky "Innocent before proven guilty" nonsense.
Ping. Apparently it's now illegal to carry large sume of cash.
I'm not defending the DEA because I don't like their methods here either but I also think the woman is full of crap.
I agree. How far will our rights have to be infringed upon before people get upset and do something?
A few years ago I went out to buy a used truck and discovered that spending over $10K in cash is also a big no no. Tyrants. I'd like to see her T&A, the agent might have had a point in that regard.
She has a large amount of money, so she's a drug dealer.
I have no money - so it follows then that I am a drug addict?
Therefore - the money she had must be mine. Who do I have to contact to get it back?
Already posted http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1428762/posts
but its ok, because drugs are bad, right? lol
Sorry, did a search and couldn't find it. But my searches used $47k and $47,000, so I see why it missed it.
Dude, she's a mule. She probably doesn't deal drugs, she's a courier of cash for those who do. I'm sure there are no plastic surgeons closer to Mass. that a single mother, who is 26 and sold a business and two homes for cash, could visit. Her story stinks rotten.
Still, the DEA has no grounds other than that and that ain't enough, IMO.
She will have her day in court, however, does it make sense to you that someone who has worked several jobs to support her family has almost $50,000 to spend on plastic surgery? On top of that, how spectacular would her new boobs have to be to cost that much?
she planned to use for a procedure on her buttocks and breasts...
I gonna call "Bull$41t" on this.
You guys must not know about the asset forfeiture laws. The feds can take your house, your car, or any money they want. No questions asked if they suspect it was obtained anyhow illegally. They have done this to honest people and never give them back anything.
The bigger point: Does it make sense that DEA agents can simply steal any cash you have on your person, without any evidence?
Perhaps they do have evidence.... didn't the story mention they would tell their side in court? They may be in the wrong here, but in this case, and we have to view each case individually, this woman's story does not seem plausible.
Hold it! Duh! Here's the way to have handled it (not her tits and ass -- not allowed): DEA guys whisper amongst themselves, get on her tail (figuratively), and let her lead them to the truth. It is bizarre behavior, so who knows what the truth of the matter is?
Or perhaps check with the doctor in Texas - if he exists and has told her she needed cash in that large amount for those two surgeries, then perhaps he is the one with the illegal activity.....
I am unable to reach a decision in this matter without further evidence. I want to see her exposed breasts and buttocks, too! Then I'll be able to decide if she is guilty or innocent.
Uh-oh; conflicting story says she was hiding the money in her bra (imagine the top-heavy appearance!) :)
Uh-oh; conflicting story says she was hiding the money in her bra (imagine the top-heavy appearance!) :)
oops! here's the link:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/06/23/woman_stopped_at_logan_with_46950_sues_dea/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+City%2FRegion+News
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