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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel
I understand that point of the city but think it is really a sad day in America when something like this happens, seriously how much money is spent on "Other" things like welfare, sure you can have 11 kids and the tax payers still pay but your house catches fire and we will watch it burn, for 75.00.
To me it seem like a really easy fix. EVERYONE who owns a home pays property tax, simply add 75.00 and cover everyone.
Maybe I am just too old and still remember the old addage.
" Do unto Others, As you would have them Do Unto You" Instead of Do unto others before they do you.
A real sad story for sure. Not sure of their financial situation, if they had any children or family.
Wonder where they slept last night?
But for the Grace of God there go I.............. It could be you.
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Depends on your the states constitution. In our great nations constitution it lays the responsibility of protection to the govornment. So a tax for fire protection is certainly constitutional federaly. Probably most states as well.
And once again, I want to make this clear to everyone. If I were this guys neighbor, he'd have a place for him and his family to stay until they got straight. Even though I lay blame on him. AND if I were him, I'd be ever so greatful and thankful and would accept help had they offered it. But at the end of the day, I'm kicking myself for a choice I clearly made on my own.
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Originally Posted by BigRigMike
What if only person in a small town paid the fee?
Granted it sounds like in this case the fire department was paid through taxes of a large town and if the surrounding areas wanted fire protection then they would pay a fee instead of a tax. So if only one person paid the equipment would be paid for by the larger towns taxes.
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Fair?
I think not.