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I think it might help to flip the argument on its head. If you are a low income person struggling to make ends meet - should you have to forego a meal or two ?
by luckycharms810 7y ago
I think it might help to flip the argument on its head. If you are a low income person struggling to make ends meet - should you have to forego a meal or two ? Is it fair if a richer person does not have to do the same ? All things considered I’d bet you the higher wealth person still has the less impactful fine.
- umvi 7y agoIt's not like speeding tickets are inevitable. I've been driving for over 17 years and I've never been pulled over once (knock on wood). But sure, I don't mind proportional speeding tickets (I never get them), but I think it's a slippery slope of socialism where you start thinking everything should have proportional costs. Why should rich and poor both pay $3 for a gallon milk? Shouldn't the rich pay $30 for a gallon of milk? Heck, they are so out of touch with food costs anyway they probably wouldn't notice.[1] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad_higXixRA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad_higXixRA
- luckycharms810 7y agoPeople make mistakes and exhibit wreckless behavior every once in a while. Unlike milk, the value of a ticket is not set by markets. It is a financial instrument used to discourage behavior. It's really not too dissimilar to a tax. We already have all kinds of progressive taxes - this really isn't much different.