Harry,
The next progression would be to raise registration fees,
excise tax, inspection fees, etc. ( on the rich ) and perpetuate said
discrimination .
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On Dec 5, 10:05 am, "Harry B." <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dave, what you're suggesting would be an accounting nightmare. Instead of
> paying 17 cents, they would have to raise the fine by 1000 times to pay for
> the extra personnel, computers etc. The privilege to drive doesn't and
> shouldn't discriminate against the rich or the poor.
>
> Harry B.
> Capt.US Army, Ret.
> New York
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave <[email protected]>
> To: PoliticalForum <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wed, Dec 2, 2009 1:00 pm
> Subject: Re: The seperation between the Rich and the Poor in the United
> States is ALMOST complete
>
> frankg replied - These people should not be penalized because they
> happen to earn a good salary.
>
> OK, lets turn this around then -
>
> Last week, Tiger Woods was involved in a Car accident and according to
> the news -
> 'If he is convicted, Woods faces a $164 (£99) fine and four points on
> his driving record.'
>
> Lets assume that I had the same accident and had to pay the same $164
> fine.
>
> Why do I have to pay the SAME AMOUNT fine of a guy that makes 1000
> times more then I do???
>
> I make 1000 times less then Tiger Woods so I should only have to pay
> $164 divided by 1000 = 17 cents!!!
>
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