tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post5559507135451531335..comments2024-03-15T05:45:01.402-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Levin: Assets seized from criminals shouldn't become political slush fundsGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8214760885307767122008-04-03T14:30:00.000-05:002008-04-03T14:30:00.000-05:00Grits: I love your "velvet hammer" response to Mr....Grits: I love your "velvet hammer" response to Mr. or Ms. "Point or Two." I wonder if he,or she, felt any pain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-87018080542405906372008-04-03T11:19:00.000-05:002008-04-03T11:19:00.000-05:00Re: "2. If DAs don't realize some benefit, there w...Re: "2. If DAs don't realize some benefit, there won't be any seizure money."<BR/><BR/>That's a fascinating and sad observation, and probably true.<BR/><BR/>I've often suspected that a profit interest, not a justice interest, drives most forfeiture actions, but rarely do you hear it stated so bluntly. I'm sure that's mostly accurate, though.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-83384552557047665132008-04-03T11:00:00.000-05:002008-04-03T11:00:00.000-05:00A point or two...1. DAs don't get half. 1/3 to 1...A point or two...<BR/><BR/>1. DAs don't get half. 1/3 to 1/4 is the general rule.<BR/><BR/>2. If DAs don't realize some benefit, there won't be any seizure money.<BR/><BR/>3. Almost all the money goes where the statute say it should. Salaries and office equipment. County Commissioners sure as hell don't pay for everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-44338445408146877342008-04-03T10:22:00.000-05:002008-04-03T10:22:00.000-05:00Grits: Its high time, someone brought this up!One ...Grits: Its high time, someone brought this up!One thing we know for sure very little of these funds are being spent on treatment, if any. See Texas statute Art. 59.06 (h)The governing body of the political subdivision <BR/>shall, by ordinance, order, or resolution, use funds received under <BR/>this subsection for:<BR/> (1) nonprofit programs for the prevention of drug abuse; <BR/> (2) nonprofit chemical dependency treatment facilities <BR/>licensed under Chapter 464, Health and Safety Code;<BR/> (3) nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation or prevention <BR/>programs administered or staffed by professionals designated as <BR/>qualified and credentialed by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and <BR/>Drug Abuse;<BR/>I think that most Texas Counties are running scared and hoping like hell, no one will ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-52591334119905503322008-04-03T07:54:00.000-05:002008-04-03T07:54:00.000-05:00Well it's about damn time...Well it's about damn time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-82494951688960923612008-04-03T05:43:00.000-05:002008-04-03T05:43:00.000-05:00I'm surprised you're not on the "A" list for these...I'm surprised you're not on the "A" list for these soirees!! Maybe its something you've said?LOL<BR/><BR/>The ONLY place that drug money should go should be rehab, reentry and juvenile programs. I am sickened by the sheer greed and lack of public concern by these "public" officials. Who are the crooks anyway???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-95861085163360182008-04-02T09:52:00.000-05:002008-04-02T09:52:00.000-05:00"Chill out, Grits"Good advice. I'm having a bit of..."Chill out, Grits"<BR/><BR/>Good advice. I'm having a bit of a crappy week. Maybe it'd cheer me up if some DA would invite me to one of their forfeiture funded booze-and-schooze fests. :)Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-81142473067081886442008-04-02T09:47:00.000-05:002008-04-02T09:47:00.000-05:00My lame sense of being funny. I have partaken in ...My lame sense of being funny. I have partaken in some of these "events" paid for with seized money and was provided nothing but the finest food and drink. Seizure money and the hundreds of thousands raked in by hot check fees are abused although some of it is used to supplement salaries. Guess I'm just bitchin' because the DA's have a slush fund and I don't.<BR/><BR/>Chill out, Grits, and don't take everything so seriously.<BR/><BR/>PlatoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-73397187584711452232008-04-02T09:37:00.000-05:002008-04-02T09:37:00.000-05:00And maybe you were joking and I missed the humor, ...And maybe you were joking and I missed the humor, but where did I "get personal"?Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-6439363912311396862008-04-02T09:33:00.000-05:002008-04-02T09:33:00.000-05:00Hell, Plato, I'm just looking for more money pots ...Hell, Plato, I'm just looking for more money pots for drug treatment and diversion programs. I'm surprised you're not down with that.<BR/><BR/>Eliminating the conflict of interest where they rely on forfeiture to make their budget is just a bonus in good public policy. If they're just using the money to throw parties and buy toys, why not spend it on something worthwhile?Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-75248590121759260162008-04-02T08:33:00.000-05:002008-04-02T08:33:00.000-05:00Grits: You take all the fun outta things. No nee...Grits: You take all the fun outta things. No need to get personal. Sniff down some other lefty trail and adopt a cause more worthwhile.<BR/><BR/>PlatoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com