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Government of the Corporation, by the Corporation, for the Corporation

4/29/2012

 

The following is from an online newspaper focused on driving issues (link at the bottom).  This situation is the perfect example of government by corporations--you'll have the regulations enforced by government but the profits go to private corporations.  In this case, an Australian company runs the red light cameras in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  If you run a red light you pay your ticket to the Australian company.  If you don't pay your ticket you'll be threatened with utility disconnection.  You can freeze to death in Las Cruces for non-payment of a traffic ticket.
New Mexico: City Shuts Off Water, Sewer for Photo Ticket Nonpayment
Las Cruces, New Mexico is threatening to cut off water, gas and sewer service over unpaid red light and speed camera tickets. 
With more and more vehicle owners simply deciding refuse to pay red light camera and speed camera tickets, private, for-profit companies and municipalities are growing increasingly desperate. America's second-largest city shut down its photo ticketing program last year largely because residents who could not afford the $500 citations did not pay them. On Monday, Las Cruces, New Mexico announced it would shut off the utilities of city residents who refused to pay Redflex Traffic Systems, the Australian company that owns and operates the cameras.

"The city is notifying offenders by mail that they have until the due date stated in the letter to pay the fines or make satisfactory payment arrangements," a Las Cruces press release warned. "Failure to comply will result in termination of utilities services."

Las Cruces claims vehicle owners owe $2 million. To encourage payment of the $100 photo fines, the city says it will employ an ordinance the council adopted in 1988 giving itself the right to shut off utility service to residents declared delinquent for any reason. 

"The city may decline, fail or cease to furnish utility service to any person who may be in debt to the city for any reason, except ad valorem taxes and special assessments," city code Section 28-10 states.

The city provides gas, water, sewer and trash services. Ordinarily, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission prevents shutting off the utilities of low-income residents from November 15 to March 15. This is primarily a safety issue as lack of heating during a cold snap -- Las Cruces recorded a -10 degree temperature in 1962 -- could endanger the elderly. The commission also protects the seriously ill and customers on Medicaid or on assistance from a charitable organization. A spokesman for the commission, however, told TheNewspaper that no such protections apply to utilities run by a municipality. To have service restored, Las Cruces and its private vendor will charge a $48 re-connection fee on top of $125 per ticket.

Las Cruces gave Redflex approval to issue speeding and red light tickets three years ago. In January, a local university was unable to prove the program delivered a substantial safety benefit. Last year, a majority of voters in Albuquerque voted for the removal of red light cameras. 
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/37/3774.asp 

NewportMac
4/30/2012 01:32:28 am

This is over the top in a number of ways.

Running Red Lights is a very serious hazard here in California as well. Most of us count to 3 after the light changes to ensure we don't get hit by reckless drivers.

I fail to see how enforcing traffic laws is a "for the Corporation" issue unless you cite Incorporated areas (City Governments).

Its also not unusual for Cities to run the bid process and choose the most cost effective way to manage City services. The 2 million in fines isn't going to the Australian company that is running the service. The fines are going to the municipality.

I agree, shutting peoples utilities off for failure to pay a traffic ticket is irrational at best. Are the courts and law enforcement so dysfunctional that they can't enforce outstanding traffic warrants?

What does this have to do with Agenda 21?

Rosa Koire
5/1/2012 01:17:36 am

Enforcing traffic laws is fine.
Public private partnerships use the power of the municipality to enforce a revenue stream for a private company.
In this case an Australian company is taking advantage of an enforcement method that should never have been approved by the city.

UN Agenda 21/Sustainable Development is an inventory and control plan that enforces restrictions on human beings through public private partnerships, and unelected boards and commissions.

NewportMac
5/1/2012 02:58:07 am

Great write up on Prison Planet today that mentions your effort.

Arizona Bill Would Ban UN Agenda 21 Within State
http://www.prisonplanet.com/arizona-bill-would-ban-un-agenda-21-within-state.html

Related to this story, if the private company is incentivized under the contract, benefits from each ticket, then I'd agree but it would be very unusual. The contract is likely just a fee for the service.

I do agree, public private partnerships can defraud the taxpayer especially if the taxpayer is unaware of bond commitments they will ultimately be held responsible for. I think what you're doing is fantastic but think this story distracts from more important issues.

Aren't the Redevelopment bonds floated without the knowledge of the taxpayer an example of taxation without representation?

Greece proposed cutting peoples power off if they refused to pay taxes. To find the same nonsense occurring in the US is pretty unbelievable.


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    And the winner is...

    What is UN Agenda 21/Sustainable Development?
    It is the blueprint, the comprehensive plan of action for the 21st century to inventory and control all land, all water, all plants, all minerals, all animals, all construction, all means of production, all energy, all law enforcement, all health care, all food, all education, all information, and all human beings in the world
    .

    Your energy consumption will be controlled until you can't farm, can't manufacture, can't travel, can't fish, can't use your land. Productivity and businesses are limited now.

    You've heard that story about Tony Blair asking Angela Merkel how Germany could have such a high GDP when it was such a small country.  Merkel snapped at him: We still make things in Germany, Mr. Blair.

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