News: Police have Become Glorified Tax Collectors

[canada-man]

talking about U.S.A police

 

[lucky_blue]

Very sad that serve and protect has now become harass and collect.

 

[Worf]

Very sad that serve and protect has now become harass and collect.

Same thing this side of the border. Nothing new here.

 

[Aardvark154]

News: Police have Become Glorified Tax Collectors

How about a two paragraph summary rather than wasting almost nine minutes.

 

[canada-man]

How about a two paragraph summary rather than wasting almost nine minutes.

the police is focusing on victimless crime to bring in more government revenues because violent crimes don't generate revenues

 

[Aardvark154]

the police is focusing on victimless crime to bring in more government revenues because violent crimes don't generate revenues

Of course that in part depends upon whether fines for the victimless crimes go to the police or to the general fund. ~~~ If the general fund what is the motivation for police, altruism towards the State?

 

[lucky_blue]

Of course that in part depends upon whether fines for the victimless crimes go to the police or to the general fund. ~~~ If the general fund what is the motivation for police, altruism towards the State?

Perhaps that is why the police unions can dictate their own contracts?

 

[Ridgeman08]

Very sad that serve and protect has now become harass and collect.

You're just coming to this realization now? This has been going on for a LOOOOOONG time.

Same thing this side of the border. Nothing new here.

Exactly! I've been saying this for my entire adult life.

 

[basketcase]

the police is focusing on victimless crime to bring in more government revenues because violent crimes don't generate revenues

Wait. Criminals fund the tax base lessening the burden for law abiding citizens?