• a) only true if not signposted, and I specifically said it should be. isn’t cops stopping you also only a deterrent if you get caught at that time? if a camera is there permanently you know not to speed after getting caught, if a cop is there on Monday they might not be on Tuesday

    b) we disagree, that’s exactly what safety is to me. I don’t wear a condom if I’m not having sex, and you don’t need to slow down if you’re in an area where you can go fast — are you assuming I mean to make people slow down on the freeway? i am not, i am talking about accident prone areas where slowing down would save lives

    c) so don’t make the tickets be able to be thrown in the garbage?

    d) what are they, then?

    • @lingh0e@lemmy.film
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      11 year ago

      You can just admit that you want intrusive observation that skips due process because it fits the narrative you want to force on everyone else.

      It’s okay.

      I personally think it’s a terrible idea.

      • this is what’s known as a “straw man” — you used words I didn’t to make a point I hadn’t and then criticize the point you made up.

        It’s considered impolite.

        • @lingh0e@lemmy.film
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          11 year ago

          A government agency is using a flimsy excuse to extort money from it’s citizens, accusing people of a crime without due process… and you’ve made it clear that you think it’s a worthy trade off for the illusion of safer roads.