punisher73
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Just to be clear, I have no problem with the ticket I got. But decisions by politicians to remove red light cameras based on lack of revenue when the cops say that they're helping reduce accidents and such is compelling evidence that they're largely about revenue and less about public safety.
I agree. The problem is that most politicians try to run EVERYTHING like a business. Go to a hospital now, and you have CEO's and they try to run it like a business and figure out a formula to speed up the "taking care" of people.
I think we are on the same page, but just thought I would reiterate. Police view tickets etc. to try and help public safety and aren't concerned about revenue. It's the "bean counters" that try to turn law enforcement into a business and therefore a way to make money from it. Why do you think most of the time police funding is the first to go? It's a big expenditure that doesn't make money really for the district. Different topic, but I think that is why many places are taking the IRS classes on how to partner up with them to seize property, money etc. off of drug busts on the highway. It's a way for them to get money and free press time.