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Pug Seized, Sold on eBay for Back Taxes

Feb 28, 19 11:49

this is quite a story. A family owed back taxes, had no more assets, so the community seized its pug and sold it on eBay.

German efficiency strikes again!

https://www.theguardian.com/...ilys-pet-pug-on-ebay

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JasoninHalifax

Feb 28, 19 11:54

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kiki wrote:

Germany’s DPA news agency quoted Ahlen’s treasurer, Dirk Schlebes, as saying the seizure was legal and only took place after other non-essential household goods had been taken.

So if they didn't have a dog, would they have seized their children?

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spockman

Feb 28, 19 16:02

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seems cruel

They constantly try to escape from the darkness outside and within
Dreaming of systems so perfect that no one will need to be good T.S. Eliot

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