Comments on: ACLU Sues State Over Suspended Driver’s Licenses For Not Pay Court Costs

By: carter

carter — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:21:47 +0000

These people may have made mistakes, but they paid their debt to society by being incarcerated (loss of liberty, dignity, etc), in addition to gaining a criminal record, which will haunt them for life. Many are rehabilitated, are released from prison, but are unable to becoming a functioning member of society because they are unable to pay horrendously large fines and court costs; resulting with revoked drivers license. Their debt to society has been paid, in full. Debtors prison was abolished when we escaped the tyrany of King Henry. Shame on those states that impose outlandish fees and fines and then legislate punishment for those unable to comply. You make our Founding Fathers sigh with disbelief. Shame. Shame. Shame.

By: theo henley

theo henley — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:23:49 +0000

I got the same problem I need help on what to do fail to pay
Ct financial obligation

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:44:00 +0000

They just don’t want convicted criminals to suffer for convictions for crimes against others.

By: billy

billy — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 04:33:30 +0000

The ACLU is always trouble…….they want everything for free….bums

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 19:00:31 +0000

Yep, it’s shameful regarding reduced employment opportunities for convicted felons. I wonder why employers would prefer honest workers over known criminals to entrust with their businesses and futures.

But at least it gives them another excuse to prey on the rest of us, as if they needed it.

David for understanding

By: Jcellop

Jcellop — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:21:40 +0000

The negative incentive of the responsibility of repayment of court costs is necessary. …realistically, however, it does remain a huge hurdle in the majority of cases, in obtaining employment without a valid drivers license.. Look at our struggling unemployment rate for regular citizens…released ex felons opportunities for employment are slim as it is.. Seems to me that a compromise would be in order… A temporary, contingent RESTRICTED license could be issue while a strict repayment plan is instituted. By restricted I mean to and from work only..when the repayment is fulfilled they get their full privileges restored.. Why not?

By: DoRightFirst!

DoRightFirst! — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:35:06 +0000

There are consequences, and this is one of them! If the government keeps catering to the wrong doers, they will never straighten up! As it was stated: walk, peddle, ride the bus.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 22:43:55 +0000

REGARDING:
“it doesn’t make sense for the state to take their driving privileges because of a debt when the only chance for that person to make money to pay off their court cost and fines is if they can drive to make money.”

You’re assuming the only way to earn money is to drive somewhere else.

That’s the most convenient way, but not the only way. There’s still walking, bicycling, hitch-hiking, buses, taxis, work at home, move to location.

If we agree with the American Civil Liberties Union, we must come to the conclusion that fines are unconstitutional or at least requiring folks to pay them, so they must all go to jail.

Could be, but it would be funny if the natural result of their action resulted in loss of Civil Liberty for more Americans.

David for avoiding bad situations in the first place

By: Uggghhh

Uggghhh — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:28:07 +0000

@Henry Coe — There are other modes of transportation available to those that are needing to work to pay restitution for whatever crime/ticket they have committed/gotten. Bus, bicycle, carpool etc. Driving is a priviledge and if you break the law, get too many tickets or don’t pay child support they will take away that priviledge. Reminds me of when you were a child and got in trouble…..mom took away your toys or priviledges to see friends and such. Take responsibility for your actions whatever they may be and pay your fees. Set up a payment plan with the court if you have to. It CAN be done. They figure if you have the money to have a vehicle and drive around and pay for gas and such, then you should have the money to pay your fines/fees.

By: mick

mick — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:53:27 +0000

the crum is a 5 time felon, he doesnt need a drivers license, he needs a prison cell