Jeremy Bornstein
Rich people and companies know that fines are licensing fees.
Apr 19, 2023 at 3:06amWeb
Show threadHolir_Apr 19, 2023
@jjb 'Built in costs'
Show threadBiggles 20X6!Apr 19, 2023
@jjb ayep. Once knew a person who considered 'no stopping' zones just really expensive car parking spots and treated them as such
Show threadVirginicusApr 20, 2023
@Taco_lad @jjb I prefer to think of it as finding a tax rich people are willing to pay.
Show threadBiggles 20X6!Apr 20, 2023
@Virginicus @jjb tax is guillotine insurance
Show threadThomas H Jones IIApr 20, 2023

@jjb

Except that, in many cases, licenses are a given. Fines are just an "acceptable risk".

Show threadJeremy BornsteinApr 20, 2023
@ferricoxide Another way of looking at it would be a *guaranteed* license with an uncertain fee!
Show threadex or current IDF unwelcomeApr 20, 2023
@jjb UK Water Companies do