$25 Prison Visit Fee. Am I wrong?

[Drilldov2.0]

Excellent idea!

They should have to pay $25 to get in and $25 to get out each visit. Also the only road to the prison should be a toll road, with a booth every 25 feet.

[Irving]

I don't know anyone in jail or prison, but just knowing someone that is incarcerated is not a reason to have retarded taxes or fees implied on you.

That's the same as saying anyone dumb enough to live or work in Denver deserves to pay a $25 toll each way.

I don't have a problem with a visitor fee on a private prison, or even a government one, but bullshit fees are bullshit fees. Maybe they could sell a season pass.

[sniper7]

Maybe they could sell a season pass.

or in some cases...do you think they can get a multi-family/person discount

[Irving]

I'm sure they could. There is all kinds of bundling they could do to make money.

Would the attorneys be exempt from these fees?

[mcantar18c]

That's the same as saying anyone dumb enough to live or work in Denver deserves to pay a $25 toll each way.

I would fully support this


I've noticed you really like making analogies.

[strm_trpr]

Good idea, I like it.

[Irving]

I would fully support this


I've noticed you really like making analogies.

It's how my brain works, I can't help it. I even bothers me sometimes.

Denver already charges people like the example that I gave, see my thread on the Denver Tax. 100% Bullshit.

[Fentonite]

I pay taxes. Therefore, I already pay my "citizen's share" of the cost of incarcerating criminals. No problem, part of being in a society, and a good jail benefits all of society.

I don't see a problem with visitors paying for their own background check. When girlfriend goes to visit baby-daddy in jail, there's no societal benefit for which we should all pay. It's an optional, personal, glass-smearing moment between criminal and skank, and they should pay for it themselves.

Besides, I'd bet that the majority of jail visitors are actually net tax recipients, and haven't actually contributed one iota to the cost of providing shelter, food, clothing, rehabilitation, medical care, cable TV, gym equipment, etc. to their beloved convicts. They can at least pay for the background check that's required for their elective visit.

[Drilldov2.0]

I don't know anyone in jail or prison, but just knowing someone that is incarcerated is not a reason to have retarded taxes or fees implied on you.

That's the same as saying anyone dumb enough to live or work in Denver deserves to pay a $25 toll each way.

I don't have a problem with a visitor fee on a private prison, or even a government one, but bullshit fees are bullshit fees. Maybe they could sell a season pass.

Well no, it isn't. One is a crime which taxpayers pay for and one is a choice. It isn't a tax either btw. It is no different than having to pay to get into a amusement park. You don't want to pay? Don't go there.

[trout_champ]

Hell, I say charge them $50 bucks a pop.

Randy