Are the police armed tax collectors? Here in my area we have regular sweeps to make sure everybody is caught up on thier various auto stickers (taxes) state/local.I couldn't help but question the other day what thier function really was, were they protecting me from the criminal element or were they making damn well sure I gave the state thier cut.As I pulled up to the stop at the"checkpoint", I immediatley thought "sh*t is my seatbelt on?".Another potential fine.It was what a relief.The seatbelt law is for my safety of coarse but how come if I refuse to wear it, they take money from me? Shouldn't they be concerned enough for my SAFETY to buy me a new SUV (safer) , steel pants and a crash helmet? Now that's the kind of compasion I appreciate.Afterall my safety is paramount , isn't it?No indeed, they don't offer any real help just another threat.

Well taxes are a necesary evil I know, it's a good thing I stay on the right side of the law and don't get involved unsavory businesses like gambling and bootlegging.If I did,I'd be a racateer like Al Capone, unless of course I worked for the state,then I'd be a just an employee and safe from the armed tax collectors who would glady drag me off to jail for not giving the state a cut.

I know , I'm selfish , we need to invest in education I guess.Which reminds me, my property taxes are coming due and I better pay or........

Nevermind