Should we initiate an Idiot Tax? Not only for idiots like these two, but everyday idiots? You know them, the ones we have to rescue because they try to drive across flooded rivers or go out on the ice in May?
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/06/05/2008-06-05_separate_daredevils_climb_new_york_times.html
Outstanding idea! The amount of money generated would wipe out the national debt and every state deficit in a month with tons of cash left over. But then again, politicians would want tons of exemptions to cover their behinds.
ReplyDeleteMy main concern would be which government idiot decides who gets taxed?
ReplyDeleteGood point, Orbs. You're right logjam, the Pols will exempt themselves, but I think it is worthwhile to charge idiots (we'll need to develop some parameter)the price of police, paramedics, firemen, etc. that get called out to rescuse their dumb asses.
ReplyDeleteArizona has a "Stupid Motorist Law". During monsoon season the news warns people about it all the time. Roads flood from water flowing down the mountains so if a motorist drives into a flooded road and needs to be rescued they must pay for their rescue.
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