07-01-2008, 03:19 AM
Bob,
I will try to address your concerns in detail below.
Sorry you don't like them. That happens. However, several of your statements are simply misrepresenting what I said.
My information is from research where these policies have been used.
I am not sure where you are getting yours.
These do NOT cost more -- experience has shown it:
#1 & #2.
#3 perhaps you missed the point; but, sure, no public money paid to criminals whether they are contractors or community organizations or whatever. The legislation I mentioned is a well-established approach.
#4 most often this is a positive revenue generator.
#5 "what’s the difference between a polystyrene food container and a polystyrene shipping container?" the shipping container does not get put in the landfill or blow into the street and then the ocean -- and that is a big difference.
#6 You obviously do not know how this policy works or you would not have made the statement you did. The purpose and outcomes of this type of legislation result in reduced costs for local governments.
#7 The issue addressed is this: Once land is zoned out of agriculture it never returns and that has been a big problem.
#8 & #9. can substantially be done by redirecting existing funds.
#10. As I initially stated, user fees for (GOOD QUALITY) transit and recreational services are two that have been proven. Are you familiar with situations where "fees for residential homes?" are proven to cover some kind of services?
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James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
I will try to address your concerns in detail below.
Sorry you don't like them. That happens. However, several of your statements are simply misrepresenting what I said.
My information is from research where these policies have been used.
I am not sure where you are getting yours.
These do NOT cost more -- experience has shown it:
#1 & #2.
#3 perhaps you missed the point; but, sure, no public money paid to criminals whether they are contractors or community organizations or whatever. The legislation I mentioned is a well-established approach.
#4 most often this is a positive revenue generator.
#5 "what’s the difference between a polystyrene food container and a polystyrene shipping container?" the shipping container does not get put in the landfill or blow into the street and then the ocean -- and that is a big difference.
#6 You obviously do not know how this policy works or you would not have made the statement you did. The purpose and outcomes of this type of legislation result in reduced costs for local governments.
#7 The issue addressed is this: Once land is zoned out of agriculture it never returns and that has been a big problem.
#8 & #9. can substantially be done by redirecting existing funds.
#10. As I initially stated, user fees for (GOOD QUALITY) transit and recreational services are two that have been proven. Are you familiar with situations where "fees for residential homes?" are proven to cover some kind of services?
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James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park