Letters & Opinion
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I am sending this letter about an incident that happened to me recently, and I think something needs to be done about it. My house was fined $47 for having our garbage can out on a Friday, and then fined $32 for having our garbage out on a Monday as well. These were put into effect so the city can look aesthetically pleasing.
In plain English, this means the government that was elected to help all citizens is basically stealing money from those less fortunate, like students, for very petty things. I think the city needs to worry about more important issues than, “is someone’s garbage out on the wrong day” instead of fining them a ridiculous sum of money without warning. I honestly don’t see the importance in this ordinance, and also the need to fine a very high amount of money to the citizens.
This, in my opinion, is kicking students or other citizens when they’re already down. $79 to me is about a month of food, and so thanks to the city of Stevens Point, I am now that much more in credit card debt. I think this could quite possibly be one of the most absurd ways that a person’s hard-earned money could be stolen from them. I fear the money that was stolen from my wallet, which would have gone to my basic necessities to live, will go to our government officials so they can purchase a new luxurious SUV or help contribute to their new fancy pool project.
I really hope something will be done about this inconsequential and meaningless ordinance, so officials can make some cash on the side, while those who really need the money are cheated by the one institution that is supposed to protect and prevent monarchist-type laws coming into affect and hurting citizens.
Sincerely,
A concerned student
