Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Cherd, post: 8469918, member: 24754&quot;]I agree for the most part, there is some rational utility in allowing people to expedite the process when their circumstances require a faster turn-around.</p><p><br /></p><p>The problem is that the different tier of service is based on money. This problem is difficult to overcome because....what else are we going to use? Do 50 pushups and get better service? Do X hrs of charity work and get better service?</p><p><br /></p><p>But, while it makes sense to offer this kind of deal from one perspective, what it&#039;s actually saying is: &quot;You can get better government service if you have more money&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do not see the passport situation as being an existential crisis in and of itself, it is relatively harmless and somewhat useful. But it is an example of a trend that we do not want perpetuated in government. We want the government to serve everybody, not just the ones that are able to pay.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in