I was trying to figure out how a completely privatized community would work out and I was considering the way that police would be paid.
I'm already figuring the fire department can be paid by charging to put out the fire and providing fire insurance which would cover the costs.
I was wondering if that might be a good way to go for police service. If you get robbed or something happens where you need police service, you pay for their service (then try to get the money back from the criminal through the court system).
This sounds like a pretty crappy way of doing things. I can't imagine a woman getting raped, the police come out to help and then give her a bill on top of it. But that's pretty much how it works for a fire department that gives you a bill after your house burned up.
Other than getting a bill, if you were to have the option of buying police insurance then it wouldn't be so bad when you call the cops. You could get lower rates for setting up good security in your home or living in a safe neighborhood, or by carrying a gun, etc.
This would also allow for several police companies. You can always have a few choices in your cell phone for different situations based on what kind of police you prefer.
Any thoughts on this type of setup?
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