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Last Checked Feb. 23, 2023

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Fri Feb 17 02:26:42 +0000 2023

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

I also genuinely don't understand what approach to speeding we're supposed to take that doesn't involve fines and seizures. Is the idea that nobody would break the speed limit if we offered them good jobs and affordable housing? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 17, 2023

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

"Zero traffic deaths" is a difficult goal. But I firmly believe that if we: — Use cameras to ticket people who speed — Seize the cars of people who don't pay their tickets We will end up with less speeding and fewer deaths — PolitiTweet.org

Nick Wing @nickpwing

@RyanRadia @4Sun_Shine4 @mattyglesias I'm generally anti-car—certainly anti-car death—but the idea that we're going… https://t.co/MvhMDUyqsO

Posted Feb. 17, 2023

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

@nickpwing You're the criminal justice guy, why don't you tell me what you think should happen to people who repeatedly get ticketed for speeding and who don't pay the tickets. My proposal: Take their car. Your proposal: ??? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 17, 2023

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