The Emporia Gazette

Enforcing the law

To flyboy and citizen1,

You are completely missing the point of what I am saying. And I didn't kill any messengers. My problem IS with the people who established the law, not those who enforce it. And the McDonalds comment is simply an example, I in no way shape or form believe that the gov't should get involved telling people what to eat. You all take everything so literally.

And citizen1, I thank you for the laugh I got reading your post full of misspelled words and grammatical errors, only to finish it by calling me a dumbass. Priceless.

March 4, 2011 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Enforcing the law

To add to that before uranidiot chimes in,

I wasn't upset about getting the ticket. I wasn't wearing my seatbelt and I deserved it. I am not upset by the law, other than I don't think the government should tell what to do when it comes to my own safety. I have issue with the enforcement.

When do you suppose they will have cops outside of McDonalds writing tickets to fat people?

March 3, 2011 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Enforcing the law

I gather two things from what I have read here, which is to this point the only research I have done on the matter (scary). The fine is based on age, $5 for adults, which is basically code for "we don't care, do whatever you want". If you are going to write a law, make the punishment enough so that people will not break it. I got a $5 ticket, and was pissed off we wasted all that time and money on a $5 citation. It didn't seem to make much sense.

The punishments for breaking the law in this country are far to lenient, which is proven by correctional facilities throughout the country that are busting at the seams.

If the punishment for texting while driving was to cut off all your fingers, it would stop. If the punishment for stealing was to cut off your hand, it would stop. If the punishment for rape was to... Well, you get the picture. What is the point in having a law if the penalty is a slap on the wrists.

As I said before, I hope it is not difficult for people to understand why every level of government in the country is broke. We make laws, and then spend tons of money to partially enforce them.

March 3, 2011 at 10:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Jack

Coming out of the financial crisis? I don't think so.... Gas prices up more than $.20 in the last week with no sign of stopping, I think we will see a step backwards in the economy very soon.

March 2, 2011 at 11:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Teen seatbelt enforcement to take place

create,
Hopefully your yelling of "get over it" wasn't directed at me. If so, you didn't read my first post very carefully.

March 1, 2011 at 3:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Teen seatbelt enforcement to take place

Allin -
I can mail the $5 to pay the ticket, that literally is the only cost unless I choose to take it to court.

Steve -
I haven't researched it, I suppose it is possible that for future offenses the fine may go up. If that is the case, I guess I am ok with it. I am going to find out though. I need to know how much my future "criminal" acts are going to cost me. Again, what a joke. Warm weather will be here soon and I can go back to riding a motorcycle without a helmet, and then drive by the same cop and waive.

March 1, 2011 at 10:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Teen seatbelt enforcement to take place

I think maybe I will go to court over it, waste as much of everyone's time as possible.

March 1, 2011 at 10:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Teen seatbelt enforcement to take place

I was pulled over this morning and given a ticket for not wearing my seatbelt. I wasn't wearing it, and deserved the ticket I got. I only became frustrated when I was told it was a $5 ticket. Are you kidding??? You wasted 20 minutes of your time, gas in your car that ran the entire time, and held me up to write me a ticket for $5? Do people really wonder why we are broke? How many $5 tickets does he have to write today to cover the cost of his salary, the cruiser, the fuel, etc. What a joke, I honestly would have been less pissed off if the ticket had been for more money.

March 1, 2011 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Submit questions for city commission candidates

Henry,
Great questions, doubtful you get a simple yes/no answer.

February 23, 2011 at 10:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EHS students allegedly caught smoking pot

Punish the kids, not the parents. But make sure the punishment fits the crime. I can't imagine why getting caught smoking weed inside the school wouldn't result in an immediate expulsion.

February 22, 2011 at 4:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )