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So police departments are largely participating in highway robbery because it's the only way they can get by? They're not spending it on margarita machines [1]
by eloisius 10y ago
So police departments are largely participating in highway robbery because it's the only way they can get by? They're not spending it on margarita machines [1] or trips to Hawaii?
[1]: http://www.forbes.com/sites/instituteforjustice/2014/06/05/cops-in-texas-seize-millions-by-policing-for-profit/#46eeb9c43aa8 http://www.forbes.com/sites/instituteforjustice/2014/06/05/c...
- rm_-rf_slash 10y agoMore like the municipalities in general. That's why in many parts of rural America you'll find a cop at every other speed limit change, waiting for someone to notice the sign too late, catching people who don't necessary live in the area but unwillingly contribute to the local economy.