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Originally Posted by KenJackson
The different mindsets evident by some localities not having, and others having, the ordinance are revealing. Let me see if I can summarize two of them.
One says, everybody benefits when the sidewalks are cleared of snow, so we'll be sure to shovel the walk in front of our home, and if our neighbors are old or crippled, we'll shovel theirs too.
Two says, everybody benefits when the sidewalks are cleared of show, so we'll mandate that everyone shovel the walk in front of their homes, and we'll punish those that don't.
I think these two mindsets very roughly capture conservative and liberal thinking, respectively.
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Then ther's the other mindset that says, we can bolster the community (politicians') coffers by fining people far more than it would cost to provide a public service.
Who me, cynical? Not I!