• funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    this is what’s known as a “straw man” — you used words I didn’t to make a point I hadn’t and then criticize the point you made up.

    It’s considered impolite.

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      10 months ago

      A government agency is using a flimsy excuse to extort money from it’s citizens, accusing people of a crime without due process… and you’ve made it clear that you think it’s a worthy trade off for the illusion of safer roads.

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        10 months ago

        I think you’re drastically blowing speeding fines out of proportion and severely underestimating the cost and impact of bad driving.