The second we let our government treat ANY of us like this and then get away with it with nothing more than a slap on the wrist is the second we lose the Republic. It's sad to know that there are those out there like you who would justify away our rights.
I am not a fan of the DEA, nor am I sympathetic to a druggie getting caught. While 4 days in a cell without water, food or toilet is excessive, this is a healthy 23 year old and he was not beaten, tortured or denigrated in any way by his captors.
Think of all the people that survive for days under the rubble of their homes because of earthquakes, tornados, etc.
Basically, this kid lawyered up and is sensationalizing the experience for maximum payout. And the newspaper is eating it up because it gives them the chance to take their pound of flesh from the government, which will somehow translate into “Bush’s Fault”
I am not saying he doesn’t a payout. I am just saying that this seems a bit over sensationaized.
Perhaps they can give your family the $1K if you don’t make it.
Sounds like would be an over-payment.