I'd say the criminal should cover the cost as part of their terms of release (assuming the cops don't use excessive force).
I'd say the criminal should cover the cost as part of their terms of release (assuming the cops don't use excessive force).
You think the majority of people that put themselves in those situations can cover a $50k bill?
You think the majority of people that put themselves in those situations can cover a $50k bill?
No, but communities should start kicking out the ones who can't. After a few generations there'd be very few junkies kidnapping people then not being able to cover the cost of damages.
Until that happens I don't see it as being different from a drunk driver assramming your car at traffic lights. It sucks, and if they can't cover the cost that sucks even more, but it's not the taxpayer's fault.
No, but communities should start kicking out the ones who can't. After a few generations there'd be very few junkies kidnapping people then not being able to cover the cost of damages.
Until that happens I don't see it as being different from a drunk driver assramming your car at traffic lights. It sucks, and if they can't cover the cost that sucks even more, but it's not the taxpayer's fault.
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