This is what my tax dollars paid for?
An article describing a smuggling ring in the small city of Pacific has sickened me [“Pair accused of smuggling, enslaving illegal immigrants,” NWFriday, Nov. 27]. I have so many questions, which produce skirting answers from public officials of any stature.
Why do my tax dollars fund enforcement of pathetic minor infractions, which do not directly protect members of the community?
How did my tax dollars support upgrading police cruisers to high performance secret-service-style sports cars?
I drive through Pacific five days a week in 25-mph zones. It is well known that speed enforcement is a high priority in this city.
Now I’m informed that I have been coasting by the dwelling of violent smugglers. The sexual, physical and emotional abuse was reported in 2006, verifiably. Realistic people know it has been going on for much longer, but the children’s cries for help were ignored.
Will protecting our safety ever supersede the importance of creating city revenue?
My guess is, no. I will continue to drive past meth addicts, and possible prostitutes because the almighty buck is more important than our present and future safety.
— Erin Anderson, Puyallup