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The city council of Deerfield, Illinois, has once again made headlines by issuing a retroactive ban on drivers' licenses in an effort to do something about car crime.

One council member, speaking anonymously, said, "Many crimes committed with automobiles involve drivers with valid licenses. It's a disturbing trend, and we're determined to do something about it even if it makes us unpopular on inbred, conservative media." When asked what event stirred the council to action, the same member stated, "A licensed driver ran the red light in Two Egg, Florida, and another licensed driver double parked his car near a library in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This madness needs to end, and we're doing something about it."

The law as currently written requires owners of driver's licenses to turn in their licenses for shredding within 60 days of passage or face a fine of $1,000 per day. The law with original text and strikethroughs reads as follows…

"Residents of Deerfield Illinois may not possess a driver's license except for use in an emergency such as a natural disaster or providing transportation with the intent of acquiring medical assistance. Driving will be permitted for residents for transportation to and from their place of employment, to obtain and transport food, or to go on a holiday to a location at a time and place approved in advance by this council."

The news was received favorably by Veterans Against Driver's Licenses, an organization whose historical roots go back several days. One of their ads features a female former airman who served on SEAL Team VI pointing out that she had seen the damage that can be caused by a misused vehicle "first hand" and that nobody should be allowed to privately own a car or a driver's license.

A man living in Paris, Texas, videoed the shredding of his own license in response to the rash of crimes committed by other license holders. "The way I see it," he said in the video, "is that now there's one less license out there to cause harm to someone else." Some have pointed out that defacing his license is a potential crime, but it was not expected that he would be prosecuted for otherwise exemplary behavior.

When asked why law abiding citizens should pay what some see as an extreme penalty for the actions of others, another city councilman stated, "We had to do something, and law-abiding citizens are the easiest and generally the most compliant targets. We're sending a message that shouts loud and clear, enough is enough! Not on my watch," she concluded.

When asked whether this legislation would in any way impact the behavior of criminals using automobiles, she lowered her voice somewhat, "Look, this is really about us in power feeling good about ourselves for doing something. What else matters?"

As licensing standards from state to state have been proven to be anything but standardized, I say nobody gets one except for highly trained government officials. Licences are like guns, you can get one behind every bus station, and no citizen needs one.

Ivan the Stakhanovets wrote:As licensing standards from state to state have been proven to be anything but standardized, I say nobody gets one except for highly trained government officials. Licences are like guns, you can get one behind every bus station, and no citizen needs one.

In case you missed it...

Deerfield Village Board unanimously votes to ban some semi-automatic weapons

"If Highland Park, if Deerfield, if more towns say no to this type of weapon, maybe the state of Illinois says no," said Deerfield Village Manager Kent Street. "Maybe the Federal government says no."

Opponents of the ban said it makes Deerfield less safe.

"You are the bureaucrats that Thomas Jefferson warned us about," said Deerfield resident Dan Cox.

The new ordinance goes into effect on June 13. Residents who do not remove the banned weapons from their homes by that date face a fine of $1,000 per day.

Komissar al-Blogunov wrote:
The city council of Deerfield, Illinois, has once again made headlines by issuing a retroactive ban on drivers' licenses in an effort to do something about car crime.

One council member, speaking anonymously, said, "Many crimes committed with automobiles involve drivers with valid licenses. It's a disturbing trend, and we're determined to do something about it even if it makes us unpopular on inbred, conservative media." When asked what event stirred the council to action, the same member stated, "A licensed driver ran the red light in Two Egg, Florida, and another licensed driver double parked his car near a library in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This madness needs to end, and we're doing something about it."

The law as currently written requires owners of driver's licenses to turn in their licenses for shredding within 60 of passage or face a fine of $1,000 per day. The law with original text and strikethroughs reads as follows…

"Residents of Deerfield Illinois may not possess a driver's license except for use in an emergency such as a natural disaster or providing transportation with the intent of acquiring medical assistance. Driving will be permitted for residents for transportation to and from their place of employment, to obtain and transport food, or to go on a holiday to a location at a time and place approved in advance by this council."

And as a bonus, there will be much much revenue for the city from arrests for driving without a license, since now everyone (equality at last!) will be driving without a license. Huzzah!

Oh, but wait.... Something does not sound right here.... Well, it will all work out well for the State one way or another, so it is a Good Thing.

RedDiaperette wrote:

Komissar al-Blogunov wrote:
The city council of Deerfield, Illinois, has once again made headlines by issuing a retroactive ban on drivers' licenses in an effort to do something about car crime.

One council member, speaking anonymously, said, "Many crimes committed with automobiles involve drivers with valid licenses. It's a disturbing trend, and we're determined to do something about it even if it makes us unpopular on inbred, conservative media." When asked what event stirred the council to action, the same member stated, "A licensed driver ran the red light in Two Egg, Florida, and another licensed driver double parked his car near a library in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This madness needs to end, and we're doing something about it."

The law as currently written requires owners of driver's licenses to turn in their licenses for shredding within 60 of passage or face a fine of $1,000 per day. The law with original text and strikethroughs reads as follows…

"Residents of Deerfield Illinois may not possess a driver's license except for use in an emergency such as a natural disaster or providing transportation with the intent of acquiring medical assistance. Driving will be permitted for residents for transportation to and from their place of employment, to obtain and transport food, or to go on a holiday to a location at a time and place approved in advance by this council."

And as a bonus, there will be much much revenue for the city from arrests for driving without a license, since now everyone (equality at last!) will be driving without a license. Huzzah!

Oh, but wait.... Something does not sound right here.... Well, it will all work out well for the State one way or another, so it is a Good Thing.

Do criminals/terrorists/homicidal maniacs pay the same $1000/day fine? Honestly, would it not be simpler to post more Gun Free Zone signs?

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...and Uganda has banned oral sex!!!!!
(I don't think it's retroactive but who the hell knows!)
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Uganda's President Wants to Ban Oral Sex, Says the "Mouth is for Eating"
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A signer explains part of the ban and penalty to Florida governor Rick Scott.
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I shall interpret:
If you lick the taco we cut off your macho!
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(Ivan... don't move to/visit Uganda!)

Assault cars were featured in DEATH RACE 2000

Papa Kalashnikook wrote:Do criminals/terrorists/homicidal maniacs pay the same $1000/day fine? Honestly, would it not be simpler to post more Gun Free Zone signs?

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