[PeterPrinciple]

The purpose of the civil remedial fees imposed in this section is to generate revenue,” the new law states

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At least they are honest about it.

[goldstategop]

That's the real reason they issue traffic tickets. Rarely is it about public safety. Let's face it, if a cop wants to ticket you, he can and the court is usually on his side. Its a nice racket for every branch of government as you're taken on a ride to the cleaners.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[aruanan]

At least they are honest about it.

So's the robber who says, "Your money or your life." Both are still parasites on society.

[TBall]

Even for traffic violations there is such a thing as optimal pricing for revenue generation. For example, if I were to get a $2,000 ticket I would simply tell the officer to pull out his gun and shoot me in the head because there is no way that I could afford a $2,000 speeding ticket. Not going to squeeze this turnip I tell you and I'm sure there are many Virginians who would simply tell the state to F themselves and happily go to jail instead of paying such an absurd fine.

[ZULU]

Robbers and Attorneys - the composition of our legislatures.