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[henry quirk]

Originally Posted by Luce

Ever get caught driving without insurance?

If Progressive could have me arrested for not doin' business with Progressive, you'd have a point. But they can't, so you don't.

[Luce]

Originally Posted by henry quirk

If Progressive could have me arrested for not doin' business with Progressive, you'd have a point. But they can't, so you don't.

You are forced to purchase a product in their industry. So they get to keep the same percentage of a market share that is mandate to buy that product as they had prior to the mandate.

In other words, as each state made it mandatory, everyone in the industry suddenly made more money.

So it counts, unless you split hairs for a living.

[henry quirk]

Originally Posted by Luce

You are forced to purchase a product in their industry. So they get to keep the same percentage of a market share that is mandate to buy that product as they had prior to the mandate.

In other words, as each state made it mandatory, everyone in the industry suddenly made more money.

So it counts, unless you split hairs for a living.

So, if I go to trial (cuz I won't insure, won't pay fines, and keep drivin'): is it 'me vs the insurance company' or 'me vs the state'?

[Luce]

Originally Posted by henry quirk

So, if I go to trial (cuz I won't insure, won't pay fines, and keep drivin'): is it 'me vs the insurance company' or 'me vs the state'?

You vs the state. It is a criminal action, not a civil one.

[henry quirk]

Originally Posted by Luce

You vs the state. It is a criminal action, not a civil one.

Exactly: I offend against the state, not the business.

When I'm tried, and found guilty, the fine I pay is to the state: I pay no compensation to the business.

And, the final nail: if I have no car, then I don't have to buy insurance.

I get your point, but you're wrong.

[Luce]

Originally Posted by henry quirk

Exactly: I offend against the state, not the business.

When I'm tried, and found guilty, the fine I pay is to the state: I pay no compensation to the business.

And, the final nail: if I have no car, then I don't have to buy insurance.

I get your point, but you're wrong.

Well, yes, I suppose if you have the picture of corporations being good guys, as opposed to mindless beasts, and the government being bad guys (as opposed to a different kind of mindless beast) you'd interpret things that way.

[henry quirk]

Originally Posted by Luce

Well, yes, I suppose if you have the picture of corporations being good guys, as opposed to mindless beasts, and the government being bad guys (as opposed to a different kind of mindless beast) you'd interpret things that way.

The above ain't got nuthin' to do with my point.