Re:The Most Notorious Towing Company in Chicago Gets the Boot
by philipov on Friday September 14, 2018 @06:03AM
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There is no one running on such a platform. Because this is not one of the Big Issues pushed on us by mass media, it does not inspire the electorate to act. If you're not promising handouts for people who identify with your in-group, you're not getting anywhere in politics.
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Re:The Most Notorious Towing Company in Chicago Gets the Boot
by dfxm12 on Friday September 14, 2018 @10:27AM
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I wouldn't expect mass media to focus on local ordinances.
If you've ever been to a city council town hall, or read a local newspaper in an area where it's a problem, this is brought up regularly.
You get coverage of an example of illegal activity in the news: https://6abc.com/news/alleged-tow-trap-caught-on-camera-in-s...
Response from local politicians: https://www.phillymag.com/citified/2016/05/24/illegal-towing...
Politicians seeking input from their constituents: http://phlcouncil.com/help-stop-predatory-towing
Leading to a new law: https://www.phillymag.com/news/2017/01/26/kenney-bill-illega...
With enforcement of the law: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/george-smith-tow...
I don't see any handouts or special interest groups here.