"Scott Weiser" wrote in message
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A Usenet persona calling itself KMAN wrote:


"BCITORGB" wrote in message
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Scott thinks:
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The link between the harm of uncontrolled fire and the extraction of
money
from the public is quite direct, and the risks are shared by all
persons in
the community equally because everyone is placed at risk by an
uncontrolled
fire.

Nonsense Scott!

I have my own firefighting equipment and can protect my own property and
I'd
never be responsible for starting an uncontrolled fire! Why should I have
to
pay because people like you are careless and can't take care of their own
property!

I do too. Several thousands of dollars worth, in fact. However, most
people
don't, and don't have the skills required to effectively fight a fire even
if they do. Also, they may not be around when a fire starts and therefore
will not be able to douse the fire before others are harmed.

Thus, it is reasonable and prudent to maintain a cadre of properly trained
and equipped personnel at public expense.

No way! Why should I have to pay for it! I also have people hired to protect
my property 24 hours a day. I don't need the public fire department service!
I should be able to opt out! You commie!