Thursday, May 15, 2008

The "Click It or Ticket" Scam

I am so sick of government and elected officials bullshitting us why they steal our hard-earned money.  The DRPA announced today that, beginning May 19th and running through June 2nd, they will be assisting the South Jersey police to "step up enforcement and education of the state's Primary Seat Belt Law." 

John J. Matheussen, CEO of DRPA and President of PATCO, is quoted as saying "The intent of the 'Click It or Ticket' campaign is simple:  To save lives and prevent injuires."  Who do you think you're fooling, Johnny?  The intent of the campaign is and always has been to rake in money for the state by writing tickets for people who make a personal choice to not wear a seat belt. 

Here's an idea:  Instead of charging people who are causing potential harm to no one but themselves, how about adding incentives for people who do wear seat belts?  Didn't think so...