Traffic Cameras and the Violation of Personal Liberty
Posted by overmanwarrior 11 years, 6 months ago to Technology
You can't make this stuff up. They just set these up near my house and have caused quite a stir. More evidence that a government if left alone will do anything to stay in power. In this case police departments know they can't get tax increases passed due to the bad economy, so they have turned to this.
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- 2Posted by $ jmlesniewski 11 years, 6 months agoWhen I first moved to LA, I got a "red light camera ticket" (because I was in the middle of the intersection waiting to turn left and the light turned red, so I had to turn). It was for $500.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by overmanwarrior 11 years, 6 months agoThat is terrible! Another looter tool of anti-productivity!| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
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- 2Posted by DR_BRETT 11 years, 6 months agoGood Reporting -- TV News won't do it .| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by freedomforall 11 years, 6 months agoDid you do any research regarding to what extent speeding contributes to auto accidents, excluding those involving mood altering substances ? Inquiring minds want to know if there is any justification for speeding fines, other than revenues for police and insurance companies.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by overmanwarrior 11 years, 6 months agoI would say it is irrelevant. The speeding is only an excuse to create the revenue stream. It is human nature to push back against any law. so the intent is not one of safety but purely additional control. So I would say there is absolutely no justification.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
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