Many years ago, people who owed debts but could not pay them were hauled off to “debtors prison” and kept there until they found a way to pay off their debt. This system of debt collection was recognized as inefficient and cruel, and in 1833 a U.S. federal law was passed banning debtor prisons. Several states followed suit over the years, until it seemed that such a barbaric debt collection system was a footnote in history. Then, with the rise of bankruptcy laws, there was a clear understanding that financial setbacks and problems should be forgiven under the proper set of circumstances.
However, while the government is willing to step in and free a borrower from the obligation of paying back creditors for goods or services they have received, they are not quite as generous about forgiving debts such as owed taxes and government backed student loans. And in the 1980’s and 1990’s, many jurisdictions started going after individuals who still had pending tax bills or student loans due, and many of those who were apprehended were surprised to find themselves thrown in jail for failing to pay their bill. In many cases, the charge was “contempt” or some other ruse to avoid saying that they were in prison for non-payment of a debt, but that is exactly what it was.
Man jailed for non-payment of student loan, page 2:
“Truth and Action” —- Your article caption sucks. Are you associated with the “Globe” or “Sun” ????
But Al SHarkton can owe the IRS MILLIONS?!
He’s a black man you can’t to that to the poor fellow. Whats wrong with you alls thinking?
Actually, this guy has had judgments against him all the way back to the early 90s. It’s up to a judges discretion to issue a warrant for a non appearance in ANY court. Seeing as how this guy has ignored court orders and court dates for 20 years, I’d say the bench warrant was justified. Then, threatening the 2 cops sent to arrest him is what got the swat team on his$#%&!@*
Just pay the $1700 you asked for. Not paying back money borrowed is akin to stealing. He hasn’t even made an attempt.
Disgusting.
There was a time when everyone everyone trusted their government not to cheat them. And yes I over simplified things. And the last time was a wage garnishment. But it is better to to be a moron than an$#%&!@*hole!
And they can’t arrest obama for treason….or Hillary …
??????
Sounds like what the did to all those folks who were rioting in Baltimore a few months back…..right???? oh maybe they didn’t…….
Your government and tax dollars at work. This is how the regime punishes people; sic the ID on them.
AND AL SHARPTON WALKS.