... It's only too bad it costs them $400 at times.
Dearborn, notorious for rigid police enforcement of traffic laws, just had an embezzlement case heard that uncovered the activities of an ex-officer, who tried to bribe ticketed drivers into paying $400 to have their offenses wiped clean. Unfortunately, the officer pocketed half the money along with an accomplice, who agreed to testify in exchange for probation.
Many people are worried that police departments are not out to protect them, but to protect their own bottom line. Drivers constantly worry about speed traps and safety belt zones, and they claim there's good reason to worry. This is an unfortunate example.
Speaking of the seat belt law, we have increased enforcements here during holiday weekends. My co-worker Theresa was nailed in one of these zones, but they didn't pull her over until she was already a mile north of the zone. She was incredulous, wondering how come they didn't pull her over right in the zone. I told her they want to make you feel comfortable, thinking you got away with it, while at the same time nabbing you anyway.
Seat belt use comes naturally for me, thank goodness. I'd almost feel naked without it.
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My likes for music have officially expanded to 2009, as I heard "1-2-3-4" by the Plain White T's. The link to the official video on YouTube is here.
What a beautiful song and beautiful video in a world that doesn't seem so beautiful. Hats off to the Plain White T's as well for bringing acoustical rock back to the forefront. It's nice to hear someone not from the cookie-cutter of Hip-Hop, rap or reality every once in awhile.
