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I completely oppose any government outsourcing any of its basic functions. I do not give a rats ass about supposed benefits. They are usually null and void.

The way I look at these things is simple. If something is considered a government task, then the government should do it. In its entirety. If not, then not. Democracy decides what is a government function and what not. End of story.

All hybrid forms eventually go defunct because the private negotiators are always better at their job than their government counterparts, and tax-payers end up paying the bill. Mostly, this outsourcing leads to government protected monopolies, which are a slap in the face of capitalism. See: Chicago parking, HOT lanes, all the same.

If parking is not considered a government function, then do not offer the parking spots. Widen the side walks, paint a bike lane, put an art-project up, whatever. Leave it to the free market to create parking structures. If there's a demand, they will be built, not?

by Jasper on Feb 12, 2010 4:30 pm • link • report

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