Texas DOT to Install Speed Cameras
Originally Posted by Splitz
#1 I am not from the Uk, I lived there for 5 years while serving in the USAF.
#2 THEY have them, and it was fought tooth and nail like ya'll are tying to do over here, so, we can use the Red Light Camera's as an example. They are here to stay.
It's coming.....and the "public" probably can't do anything about it.
And I seriously doubt that TxDot would make the camera's 1 MPH sensetitve. That was just the CAPABILITIES of the unit of what it COULD do, it wouldn't be prudent for TXDot to make it like that. I think 10 MPH + would be a good starting point. If they did that, it would overload traffic court with people bitching about "But, I wasn't going THAT fast on purpose your honor!".
I'll say it again, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS!
#2 THEY have them, and it was fought tooth and nail like ya'll are tying to do over here, so, we can use the Red Light Camera's as an example. They are here to stay.
It's coming.....and the "public" probably can't do anything about it.
And I seriously doubt that TxDot would make the camera's 1 MPH sensetitve. That was just the CAPABILITIES of the unit of what it COULD do, it wouldn't be prudent for TXDot to make it like that. I think 10 MPH + would be a good starting point. If they did that, it would overload traffic court with people bitching about "But, I wasn't going THAT fast on purpose your honor!".
I'll say it again, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS!
I'll say it again, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS
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Originally Posted by Mike96z
Bullshit, its a money game, + if you want the BIG PICTURE it will take away the jobs for the police, even though I hate them its true, just beacause they are starting with highways, doesnt mean they wont go to the city streets. Its all bullshit, the only people that like the government IS THE GOVERNMENT.
Your hatred for the government is a joke... the money that they're taking in goes to pay for our schools, the roads we drive on, and the police that protect us from rapists and murders - so sure, part of it is a money game...
On the other hand, we could go live in your world where there are no cops, everyones fends for themselves, and the roads are nothing more then dirt trails... that'd be great for our cars...
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Originally Posted by Black_Tx_WS6
Let me guess... you're 16 and sing "F* da Police" on your way to school every day...
Your hatred for the government is a joke... the money that they're taking in goes to pay for our schools, the roads we drive on, and the police that protect us from rapists and murders - so sure, part of it is a money game...
On the other hand, we could go live in your world where there are no cops, everyones fends for themselves, and the roads are nothing more then dirt trails... that'd be great for our cars...
Your hatred for the government is a joke... the money that they're taking in goes to pay for our schools, the roads we drive on, and the police that protect us from rapists and murders - so sure, part of it is a money game...
On the other hand, we could go live in your world where there are no cops, everyones fends for themselves, and the roads are nothing more then dirt trails... that'd be great for our cars...
Originally Posted by Splitz
Well, at least, somebody somewhat agrees with me about life!
Jeff
One big difference with the UK is that likely few citizens have .50 caliber rifles that need their scopes calibrated at 300 yards. 
Have you seen what it takes to get a gun - just for hunting - over there? The police come to your house and inspect your gun storage area, and then inspect whenever your firearms license comes up for renewal.
I think Rick Perry is one of the crookedest shills in this state. And TXDOT is in his back pocket (or is that vice-versa?). Look at his One Hundred BILLION dollar Trans Texas Corridor project. The great land grab. We don't need it. We don't want it. But he and TXDOT do.
This is only about generating revenue for TXDOT. It has nothing to do with safety or the police. They should just leave that stretch of road to DPS. DPS patrols Highway 6 near CS like crazy anyway. Every Aggie knows that.
Have you seen what it takes to get a gun - just for hunting - over there? The police come to your house and inspect your gun storage area, and then inspect whenever your firearms license comes up for renewal.I think Rick Perry is one of the crookedest shills in this state. And TXDOT is in his back pocket (or is that vice-versa?). Look at his One Hundred BILLION dollar Trans Texas Corridor project. The great land grab. We don't need it. We don't want it. But he and TXDOT do.
This is only about generating revenue for TXDOT. It has nothing to do with safety or the police. They should just leave that stretch of road to DPS. DPS patrols Highway 6 near CS like crazy anyway. Every Aggie knows that.
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and if you ask me, the government has more than enough money, they arent even spending it on the rite ****,plus they just wanna get an excuse to catch more people speeding and ****, its not good, it violates so many laws, but they break them newayz so who gives a ****, i do hate the government and police, depends on how many times you have been harrased by police for bullshit to change your perception of them. Like this ******* bridge they are building, **** is gay.
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Originally Posted by Mike96z
and if you ask me, the government has more than enough money, they arent even spending it on the rite ****,plus they just wanna get an excuse to catch more people speeding and ****, its not good, it violates so many laws, but they break them newayz so who gives a ****, i do hate the government and police, depends on how many times you have been harrased by police for bullshit to change your perception of them. Like this ******* bridge they are building, **** is gay.
Last edited by Black_Tx_WS6; Jun 14, 2007 at 11:24 AM.
Originally Posted by Splitz
It's coming.....and the "public" probably can't do anything about it.
Law Enforcement has gone from "Protect & Serve" to "Harass & Exploit" for some people. I am cool with officers and respect their profession, they have a job to do and laws to enforce. Unfortunately, these cameras are part of it.
Last edited by BlackHoleSunSS; Jun 14, 2007 at 10:18 AM.
