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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]You all are simply wrong about tolerance for rule-breaking in DC:  for example, the City Council passed a law that decriminalizes fare-jumping on the Metro.  The Mayor vetoed the measure, but a super-majority will likely override her veto.  Their reason?  The criminal law is racist because it disproportionately affects african-american persons.  Therefore, the perps should be allowed to ride the Metro for free whenever they want.  This reasoning is a perfect comparator to the City's historic aversion to prosecuting residency fraud.  If you live in the City, this kind of reasoning is just one of the things that you are going to have to accept.[/quote]

The Council proposal to decriminalize fare-jumping would not result in allowing free Metro rides. Rather, fare-jumping would still be subject to fines, much like parking tickets. How would you feel about the Council moving in the other direction and criminalizing parking and driving violations?  Could you imagine being taken to court and becoming part of the criminal justice system because you parked for two hours in a one hour spot? Yet, the cost of that extra hour is not that much different than a short Metro ride. If you are going to criticize a Council bill, you might take the trouble to at least understand it.

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