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liv@lemmy.nz to NZ Off topic@lemmy.nz · 1 year ago

Guys I just discovered the town equivalent of Bashford Antiques!: This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.

www.propublica.org

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Guys I just discovered the town equivalent of Bashford Antiques!: This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.

www.propublica.org

liv@lemmy.nz to NZ Off topic@lemmy.nz · 1 year ago
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This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.
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Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

Via @stopthatgirl7@kbin.social

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  • BobThingamy@aussie.zone
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    Being an ignorant Aussie I had to google Bashford Antiques and holy shit what a wild and entertaining ride that was

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      As a Kiwi I still had to look it up

      • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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        Me too, but I didn’t get too far through reading about it before it all came flooding back.

    • liv@lemmy.nzOP
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      Isn’t it just?! I haven’t seen the movie yet but I really want to.

    • David Palmer@lemmy.nzM
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      There is actually a movie about it called Mr Organ. I recommend it.

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    This is basically the plot to Nothing but Trouble.

    • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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      I also read the comment on the cross-posted thread lol.

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    If Trump manages to accidentally get himself elected, you can expect that most of his cities will adopt this form of government.

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