Increased fines in Boston.

This is not cool.  The city of Boston announced today that they are doubling fines for parking related infractions.  Excuse me but I think this is abusive and wrong.  Contrary to the smug comments of butt-head Boston Transportation Commissioner Thomas J. Tinlin:

“Let me emphasize that if you don’t park illegally in Boston you will not be affected by this action.”

– Everyone knows that parking tickets are a part of everyday life when living in the city.  The increase will not serve as a deterrent in any way; rather, it is just another cheap attempt by the city of Boston to generate more revenue on the backs of the people.

Similar to the completely out-of-touch comments by the mayor last year vis-à-vis reserving spots shoveled out during snow emergencies, this increase is easy to be in favor of when you have your special reserved spot in the city lot.  Park in the streets with the rest of us, be victimized by the over zealous traffic cops stressing to meet quotas, and then pass this type of parasitic, abusive increase - punks!

July 1st, 2008 World News