All true as I also have lived in poverty where a traffic ticket would have made the difference between paying or eating. I am fortunate that I have only incurred one speeding ticket in my life, back in 1980. I was barely able to pay it and I learned my lesson. I have also had a car towed once for parking in a private parking area, unbeknownst to us. That was very costly in both time and money. No ticket but recovering our car was very expensive. I had a good job that time but it still hurt.
This capitalist system we live in is designed to favor the rich. More so, the wealthier you are. It is going to give way soon and usher in something to replace it. I hope it isn't worse than what we have but it isn't looking good right now.
Excellent piece, Sam. I grew up in poverty. What you say is the complete truth. I really like the idea of basing the amount of the fine on the income of the person who committed the offence. What progressive country has implemented that? The rich would never go for that here in Canada. I fear things are only going to get worse.
It's getting more common in Europe, using a system of frequently adjusted fines that are applied based on income, cost of living and severity of the crime. They're called Day Fines, and you see them all over. They're especially common in the Scandinavian countries; no surprise there!
All true as I also have lived in poverty where a traffic ticket would have made the difference between paying or eating. I am fortunate that I have only incurred one speeding ticket in my life, back in 1980. I was barely able to pay it and I learned my lesson. I have also had a car towed once for parking in a private parking area, unbeknownst to us. That was very costly in both time and money. No ticket but recovering our car was very expensive. I had a good job that time but it still hurt.
This capitalist system we live in is designed to favor the rich. More so, the wealthier you are. It is going to give way soon and usher in something to replace it. I hope it isn't worse than what we have but it isn't looking good right now.
Excellent piece, Sam. I grew up in poverty. What you say is the complete truth. I really like the idea of basing the amount of the fine on the income of the person who committed the offence. What progressive country has implemented that? The rich would never go for that here in Canada. I fear things are only going to get worse.
It's getting more common in Europe, using a system of frequently adjusted fines that are applied based on income, cost of living and severity of the crime. They're called Day Fines, and you see them all over. They're especially common in the Scandinavian countries; no surprise there!