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It gets things done quickly and easily. They don't make much money so it provides them with additional income. You can pay more for various services or head tur

by KGIII 9y ago

It gets things done quickly and easily. They don't make much money so it provides them with additional income. You can pay more for various services or head turning. It's pretty effective and pragmatic.

Nomentatus 9y ago
An effective way of privileging wealthier foreigners, yup - not as effective in promoting domestic economic growth or serving poorer citizens I'm guessing.
- KGIII 9y ago
  The police are pretty poor, you know. One act doesn't have to help everyone. Is it right? No. It is effective and pragmatic.
  - wallace_f 9y ago
    I once met someone who claimed that while they were in Vietnam they had been accused of having hard drugs. Despite the person's apparent innocence, they claimed to have paid over 500 euro to be let go. I also met someone who claimed in Malaysia their rental had the windows smashed out. They went to the police and the police didn't care to investigate, look at cctv, or help in any way. So I just don't see how this is pragmatic in any way for the average person for police to be more interested in road stoppages in these countries to collect $10 from every car than to actually solve crime. Why employ them at all?
    - KGIII 9y ago
      They do actually do some police work. They don't just hang out and collect a toll. Locals may not even pay the toll. It is what it is and you're going to pay it if you want t travel there. If not, they'll find a way to dress it up legally and you'll pay it as a fine. You might just as well pay the smaller amount, then they won't beat you on your way to the local jail. Not every country is what people seem to be expecting, and less so when you get away from tourist areas. I do not condone it, but I understand. Also, I don't mind the downvoats, I have karma to spare. If this makes people uncomfortable, perhaps it's good that they know about it. It's pretty blatant, once you're out of the tourist areas - and happens all across the globe, not just there.

by KGIII 9y ago

Nomentatus 9y ago

An effective way of privileging wealthier foreigners, yup - not as effective in promoting domestic economic growth or serving poorer citizens I'm guessing.

KGIII 9y ago
The police are pretty poor, you know. One act doesn't have to help everyone. Is it right? No. It is effective and pragmatic.
- wallace_f 9y ago
  I once met someone who claimed that while they were in Vietnam they had been accused of having hard drugs. Despite the person's apparent innocence, they claimed to have paid over 500 euro to be let go. I also met someone who claimed in Malaysia their rental had the windows smashed out. They went to the police and the police didn't care to investigate, look at cctv, or help in any way. So I just don't see how this is pragmatic in any way for the average person for police to be more interested in road stoppages in these countries to collect $10 from every car than to actually solve crime. Why employ them at all?
  - KGIII 9y ago
    They do actually do some police work. They don't just hang out and collect a toll. Locals may not even pay the toll. It is what it is and you're going to pay it if you want t travel there. If not, they'll find a way to dress it up legally and you'll pay it as a fine. You might just as well pay the smaller amount, then they won't beat you on your way to the local jail. Not every country is what people seem to be expecting, and less so when you get away from tourist areas. I do not condone it, but I understand. Also, I don't mind the downvoats, I have karma to spare. If this makes people uncomfortable, perhaps it's good that they know about it. It's pretty blatant, once you're out of the tourist areas - and happens all across the globe, not just there.