This topic, also simplified, follows in the following sentences. If we allow civil forfeiture, then our civil rights will be denied. We admit civil forfeiture. Therefore our civil rights are denied. This argument also follows the form modesponens. The “P” in this case is the same as the previous argument, “we allow civil forfeiture.” The “Q” shows how the argument is against civil forfeiture, stating that “our civil rights are being denied” (King). Through the evidence that has been found against civil asset forfeiture, both premises are assumed to be true, with the conclusion logically consequent, so this argument is also