It had learned how to handle its new tool, which, after all, was put to serious use for the first time in the late 1980s. Playing to the anti-government sentiment of the Cato crowd, this crafty arm of Leviathan claimed Hyde's efforts were typical of our bumbling government. As proof of good behavior, Kromberg said he hadn't confiscated a car in over a year. The shocking part came later. Way too many bad guys are running around for them to help catch with stings and convict in court.
Some outlaws are even pretty smart.
He admitted that he currently had 10 money laundering cases in which he couldn't figure out how the people were washing the dough. But still, he knew these people were guilty and was certain they needed to be punished. He bluntly declared that people like him ought to be able to punish individuals they believe are guilty, even if they can't prove that guilt in a court of law. In essence, this affable despot sees nothing wrong with prosecutors serving as judges and juries. Different levels of punitive action deserve different levels of protection, he said.