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Originally Posted by PQ
I thought about all of that.
The fire department showed up because a neighbor (who had paid) called them to make sure the fire doesnt' spread to his house too.
And, I agree about the ambulance analogy, BUT there were no lives in danger here.
They could FORCE everyone to pay. (Tax) But I'm on the personal accountability side of the coin. I think you should be able to choose on as many services as you can.
I'm sure this guy got the 'Bill' in the mail. And may have overlooked it. But he may have 'Overlooked' several bills. To wich I still say, sorry. Not fair to all the people whos money goes to ensure there IS a fire service. If everyone in the county took his stand, there would be NO fire service. (actually, they'd tax everyone, and then it woud be double the cost)
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Oh I get that - and I agree
I would not want to be forced to pay double to cover for some asshat that was too cheap to pay. I hate that my $$$ goes to jackasses NOW that don't want to work or be bothered to be accountable for thier crap.
So I get concept. But the soft center in me still thinks that poor guy was running around trying to save his sht while professionals just sat and watched.
Devil's advocate here
- great they were there if the fire spread - but I mean, had the PUT IT OUT, it wouldn't have had the chance to spread or the chance of ruining someone else's property.
I mean, frankly, I'd be PISSED if I was the guy that paid, and my house caught on fire or had ANY damage b/c the fire dept was just waiting for my house to catch on fire -- PROACTIVE is better then REACTIVE.
But.....devils' advocate aside -- I agree that if the town rules enforce payment or else - and that guy didn't pay then...they were well within their rights to let his house burn.