Yeah, but at least it allows the possibility that the intent is law
enforcement and public safety.
on 10/28/03 10:45 AM, Charles & Peggy Robinson at ccrobins@ktc.com wrote:
>
> So the city operates them? That doesn't prevent abuse and
> profiteering. It just means an abusing city doesn't have to split the take.
>
> CR
>
> Max Heim wrote:
>> OK, good point, I hadn't heard of that kind of operation. Around here they
>> are only at certain notorious intersections, and they are operated by the
>> city. The private operation you describe is obviously rife with opportunity
>> for profiteering and abuse, the same way the private towing companies profit
>> from parking enforcement (and in San Francisco, bilk both the city and
>> citizens, as has been repeatedly demonstrated).
>>
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