Glenn Bitch and Fat Grey.

[Kracka]

Why should the residents of said city have to pay for others when others don't pay for them? The residents of the city pay for the fire dept via property taxes but those in the outside rural area do not. Maybe your parents' area is setup differently. Would you ask someone to pay additional property taxes to support a school district they don't live in?

[tpunx99GSX]

Originally Posted by Kracka

Why should the residents of said city have to pay for others when others don't pay for them? The residents of the city pay for the fire dept via property taxes but those in the outside rural area do not. Maybe your parents' area is setup differently. Would you ask someone to pay additional property taxes to support a school district they don't live in?

Its because NORMAL states, base it on a county tax. My parents are the same way, itasca county takes the tax which is given to Big Forks fire department. Why this state is different i have no idea.
My main balk on this thread is not so much that a $x00,000 house was destroyed by a $75 fee (which is fucked up when they could have just charged the owner a penalty instead) , but because of Glenn Beck and Pat Greys attitude towards the situation, making fun, mocking and picking on this family because of their situation.
On a brighter note, the son of the father, walked into the fire department and punched out the Chief. I would have done the same :Applaud:

[goodhart]

Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

My main balk on this thread is not so much that a $x00,000 house was destroyed by a $75 fee (which is fucked up when they could have just charged the owner a penalty instead) , but because of Glenn Beck and Pat Greys attitude towards the situation, making fun, mocking and picking on this family because of their situation.
On a brighter note, the son of the father, walked into the fire department and punched out the Chief. I would have done the same :Applaud:

Or sent them the bill? Standing there watching it burn is kinda fucked up in my book.

I would have done the same thing as the son did if this happened to my parents.

[MATCHBX]

Originally Posted by goodhart

Or sent them the bill? Standing there watching it burn is kinda fucked up in my book.

I would have done the same thing as the son did if this happened to my parents.

If he wasn't inclined to pay the assessment each year, what makes you think he would pay the bill or fine?

As far as punching out the chief, that is about the dumbest thing he could do. Not only does that open you up for criminal charges, but how inclined will that chief be to EVER help you out if needed? I understand tempers are flaring, but he brought on the issue himself by not paying. That is a very minimal fee to help protect your investment. It's a McDonald's meal per month.

[goodhart]

Originally Posted by MATCHBX

If he wasn't inclined to pay the assessment each year, what makes you think he would pay the bill or fine?

Notify the IRS and have his wages garnished. Done.

[Matt D.]

Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

On a brighter note, the son of the father, walked into the fire department and punched out the Chief. I would have done the same :Applaud:

You clearly did not read the link I posted. The home owner himself punched the fire chief. He failed at taking care of business to protect his property and it's the fire chief's fault? Stay classy, Tom.

[A//// Guy]

Originally Posted by Matt D.

You clearly did not read the link I posted. The home owner himself punched the fire chief. He failed at taking care of business to protect his property and it's the fire chief's fault? Stay classy, Tom.

Agreed, what the Fawk. Honestly where is the logic??

How simple does this get? If you dont pay a fee that PROTECTS your house, then they wont protect your house. Clearly so simple, yet for Tom it isnt?

I hope the father was then arrested for assault.

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

Its because NORMAL states, base it on a county tax. My parents are the same way, itasca county takes the tax which is given to Big Forks fire department. Why this state is different i have no idea.

So what if it's different? This state/county/city is setup differently and because of it they are able to pay for it in another form. Frankly, the $75 rural fee is probably cheaper for them than if they had it included in their property taxes! I like this setup because it gives people a CHOICE in what they'd like their dollars to fund; not sure about you but I'd LOVE to have that choice when paying my taxes/fees/dues.

[Matt D.]

Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

My main balk on this thread is not so much that a $x00,000 house was destroyed by a $75 fee (which is fucked up when they could have just charged the owner a penalty instead) , but because of Glenn Beck and Pat Greys attitude towards the situation, making fun, mocking and picking on this family because of their situation.

balk - verb: To stop short and refuse to proceed.

You used the wrong word and aren't doing a very good job of balking. Unless you meant the noun, which then you still aren't doing a very good job of.