[E. Pluribus Unum]

You have a fundamental misconception of the role of cops in our society. They are not in a position to adjudicate whether the ownership of the alligator is legal.

Gee, does that mean that cops never have to worry about whether their actions are illegal?

If it's NOT illegal to own an alligator, then the cops just perpetrated a theft.

[1rudeboy]

If I was a judge, I would contact the State Bar Association and inquire as to the status of your law-license.

Are you making the argument that the cops did not have the authority to remove the alligator? Or that they merely should have discussed their legal options with the Zoning Commission and the Asst. District Attorney first?