Comments on: Cowboy Cops Pollute Sac Streets

By: Steven Greenhut

Steven Greenhut — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:58:02 +0000

It’s for show. A bike would have worked better, especially after the cop nearly banged his head on an awning — given how high he sits on the horse. Police budgets are filled with toys. At the airport, a policeman drives back and forth on one of those Segway-type scooters. He goes about 15 feet then back again. He couldn’t do that on foot or with a $10 scooter from Wal-Mart. Every government agency seems to have parking lots filled with brand-new SUVs. They like toys and we pay for them.

By: EconProf

EconProf — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:51:43 +0000

Just curious, what would a cost/benefit analysis say about the police being mounted. Do they stop more criminal behavior per dollar spent than, say, cops on bicycles? Are they for show, or for law enforcement? Were they, dare I say, adopted in a time of more prosperity when the economy was hot and the revenues were rolling in?
It’s time to challenge the myth that police and fire budgets should not be analyzed, and cut if necessary. They are too big a chunk of the budget to ignor.

By: John Seiler

John Seiler — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:05:04 +0000

If we raise taxes, then the state will be able to collect the manure and use it for biomass energy production, thus complying with AB 32.

By: David from Oceanside

David from Oceanside — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:15:14 +0000

Slow news day?