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spit_evil_olive_tips@beehaw.org to U.S. News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 9 days ago

Private equity finds a new source of profit: volunteer fire departments

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Private equity finds a new source of profit: volunteer fire departments

www.nytimes.com

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    Are we going to end up back in the 1890s with some fire departments not helping you if you don’t pay them a subscription/ protection fee?

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      Just like the “Good Old Days”.

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      Almost certainly.

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    It would be nice if open source software could fill this niche. Sell a support contract for $800 a year. Even $1200 a year and you’re cheaper than the price gougers.

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