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Baker calls for lower fines for MBTA fare evasion (Mass.)
Boston Globe ^ | February 1, 2020 | Laura Crimaldi

Posted on 02/02/2020 8:00:09 PM PST by ConservativeStatement

As the MBTA plans to switch over fare collection technology, it will depend more on a proof-of-payment model that has some advocates worried about people of color and low-income riders being unfairly targeted for enforcement.

(Excerpt) Read more at bostonglobe.com ...


TOPICS: Local News; Society
KEYWORDS: massachusetts; mbta; race
"people of color" I assume means white is not a color?
1 posted on 02/02/2020 8:00:09 PM PST by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement
"people of color" I assume means white is not a color?

Yes, that is exactly what it means. People of non color are required to pay, others are not.

2 posted on 02/02/2020 8:03:39 PM PST by Mark17 (Father of US Air Force Officer in pilot training. Air Force aircraft, go faster than Army tanks)
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To: ConservativeStatement

These are the times that try men’s souls
In the course of our nation’s history the people of Boston have rallied bravely whenever the rights of men have been threatened
Today a new crisis has arisen
The Metropolitan Transit Authority, better known as the M.T.A.
Is attempting to levy a burdensome tax on the population in the form of a subway fare increase
Citizens, hear me out, this could happen to you


3 posted on 02/02/2020 8:21:01 PM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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It really seems like regardless of why they say they are doing these things, they want more violence and more crime.


4 posted on 02/02/2020 8:23:13 PM PST by tinyowl
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The Oregon legislature is considering a bill to ban cops from investigating or arresting anyone for failure to pay a bus or train fair.


5 posted on 02/02/2020 8:25:54 PM PST by aimhigh (THIS is His commandment . . . . 1 John 3:23)
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People of color are unfairly targeted? Why?

Does that mean people of color are more likely to avoid paying a fare?


6 posted on 02/02/2020 8:29:10 PM PST by ladyjane
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WTF x 1000 “people of color” sh*t! This cannot stand. I(we whites) are hated and blamed for everything because of white skin color.


7 posted on 02/02/2020 8:38:32 PM PST by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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“Does that mean people of color are more likely to avoid paying a fare?”


It means they should get to ride for free. Just because.


8 posted on 02/02/2020 9:05:32 PM PST by hanamizu
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war on whites comtinues, and the whites are clueless or hiding in their closets hoping things somehow get better.


9 posted on 02/02/2020 10:29:00 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: shanover

You’re not doing your part! Go out and commit crimes, jump some turnstiles.


10 posted on 02/03/2020 5:19:58 AM PST by NativeSon ( What Would Virginia Do? #WWVD)
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“war on whites comtinues, and the whites are clueless or hiding in their closets hoping things somehow get better.”

Most of them I know at work are more interested in sports ball than the future of the country.


11 posted on 02/03/2020 5:20:41 AM PST by dljordan
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