unpaid debts to local municipalities putting you in jail.
Arraya,
It is not that simple; only those debts that arise from a criminal offense land someone in jail. If property tax is not paid, the government takes away your house for auction – not put you in jail. If you don’t pay a business tax, your business will be closed – not put you in jail.
Driving is always considered a privilege and not a right. A person without the means to adhere to all laws shouldn’t drive. Would you like a railroad, bus, airplane or physician to operate without proper license and insurance? Then why allow a dangerous activity like driving a vehicle on public roads to go without strict laws on license & insurance.
I agree living without driving is difficult; but if enough people complain, may be public transport will improve. In fact, a whole lot of people can be helped by making taxi & shuttle (shared taxi) service easier to operate. The unemployed with good driving record and insurance can help people like these folks get around. That is a market solution to the problem; not by decriminalizing license & insurance requirements. Just look what has happened to California (and many other states) by having illegal immigration (de facto) decriminalized. Do you want that lawlessness on roads with 2000-4000 lb vehicles moving at 60-70 mph next to you?
