All this talk about red light/speed cameras got me thinking. It's supposed to be about safety. Bull! In 2004 we had 6 murders in Davenport. Even before the cameras I don't remember that many traffic fatalities in town. In 2004 we had 997 violent assaults; I don't remember that many serious accidents.
So now the City Council wants to change the wording so it closer resembles the State code. I believe the new wording is more controversial than the old. Extortion comes to mind. Collection agencies and threats doesn't sound like safety to me. Fight the ticket, and we'll turn your violation into the state. It sounds like the city wants to bully citizens into paying up. I would almost be willing to bet that if the City Council passes this it will be contested before the ink is dry. It would be different if someone would admit that's it all about the money. Greed is pretty easy to understand, stupidity is not.
But let's remember this kids; while everybody is talking about these stupid cameras, they're not talking about the shootings, stabbings, vandalism and other crime that is a safety issue. And no, I haven't gotten a ticket of any kind in at least 10 years.
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I don't think you'll have much of a choice then windinghills. Unless somebody new runs. I'm going to keep after the council members who vote irresponsibly.
Don't give up Cruiser; a lot of voters are watching these thieves. (Of course, I said that before the last election, too) Ghost
Yeah ghost, they got reelected. But I have the right to vote against them. I just can't believe so many people let them get away with so much. Now the city might have to pay back millions on the cable TV tax. It's neverending, but it is fun to watch.
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