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Measure #3
Amends Constitution: requires conviction before forfeiture; restricts proceeds usage; requires reporting, penalty.

RESULT OF "YES" VOTE: "Yes" vote requires conviction before property forfeiture; restricts use of proceeds; requires reporting; declares penalty.

RESULT OF "NO" VOTE: "No" vote rejects: requiring conviction before forfeiture; restricting use of proceeds; requiring reporting; declaring penalty

PEAPAC Explanation: If passed, Measure 3 would amend the Oregon Constitution to require that property (other than evidence or illegal substances) could only be taken from someone who is actually convicted of a crime.

Private property is one of the most basic freedoms reiterated throughout the Bible. From the 8th Commandment prohibiting theft, to the case laws in Exodus 21-23 requiring restitution to owners of property stolen or damaged by others, to the great wickedness attributed to King Ahab when he stole Naboth’s vineyard, the Bible says private property is important.

This stress found its way into the formation of our country. Thomas Jefferson’s inalienable rights of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” were a recasting of John Locke’s “life, liberty and property” and was so interpreted in the founding period. Our happiness is inexorably tied to the right use of our property. As a man’s life or liberty should only be taken upon conviction for crime, so his property should only be taken when he has been proven guilty.

We support this Measure because we want to make sure the government only takes property from criminals rather than from innocent property owners. We recommend a Yes vote on Measure 3.

This voters' guide produced by Parents Education Association, PAC.