It's interesting to see how many people are all of a sudden realizing just how bad of a delegate Dave Albo is. As you can find out from the people at Albo Must Go, Dave Albo has been at the business of doing what is good for him rather than what is good for his constituents for quite a while. You could probably also ask Greg Werkheiser about it if you'd like to find out more.
Yes, the same delegate who wanted ABC stores to give out free samples has successfully added the abuser fees bill to his long list of legislation that benefits him. Come on, guys, we're talking about a guy who supports partisan redistricting to cut democratic voters out of his district--and beyond that, attempted to lower penalties for sex offenders. I'm pretty sure after this, Dave Albo won't get many votes anywhere (why in the world did the Democrats not put up anybody!?).
Something needs to be done about Del. Dave Albo, but I'm not sure what we can do short of be stuck with him for another 2 years. I feel as though a write in campaign would be unsuccessful, but it may be the only shot we have. However, that still requires someone willing to run. Our energy would probably be better spent turning the VA Senate blue this year to correct some of the mischief of the House of Delegates.
Anyway. Before I began my rant about my already deep dislike for Del. Albo, I was going to talk about the abuser fees/traffic laws that have been frustrating me. (Note: I have never gotten a ticket in VA or anywhere else for that matter--so for those of you who will say that only criminals dislike this law, you should stand corrected).
Looking at the fines under the Abuser Fees law, I see many interesting things. Info from the Alexandria Times, comments are mine:
Yes, the same delegate who wanted ABC stores to give out free samples has successfully added the abuser fees bill to his long list of legislation that benefits him. Come on, guys, we're talking about a guy who supports partisan redistricting to cut democratic voters out of his district--and beyond that, attempted to lower penalties for sex offenders. I'm pretty sure after this, Dave Albo won't get many votes anywhere (why in the world did the Democrats not put up anybody!?).
Something needs to be done about Del. Dave Albo, but I'm not sure what we can do short of be stuck with him for another 2 years. I feel as though a write in campaign would be unsuccessful, but it may be the only shot we have. However, that still requires someone willing to run. Our energy would probably be better spent turning the VA Senate blue this year to correct some of the mischief of the House of Delegates.
Anyway. Before I began my rant about my already deep dislike for Del. Albo, I was going to talk about the abuser fees/traffic laws that have been frustrating me. (Note: I have never gotten a ticket in VA or anywhere else for that matter--so for those of you who will say that only criminals dislike this law, you should stand corrected).
Looking at the fines under the Abuser Fees law, I see many interesting things. Info from the Alexandria Times, comments are mine:
Felony DWI: $3,000
Vehicular manslaughter: $3,000
Felony failure to signal: $3,000
Felony speeding above 80 MPH: $3,000
Ah, the $3000 tier of traffic violations. Somehow I get the feeling that if you get the vehicular manslaughter one you have far greater problems than the $3000 fee. However, I have not been able to determine what differentiates felony failure to signal from misdemeanor failure to signal, both of which I feel are ridiculous. Speeding above 80 MPH??? Well at least it isnt 70 MPH.
Misdemeanor DWI: $2,250
Misdemeanor failure to signal: $1,050
Attemping to elude police: $900
Driving without insurance: $900
Driving with a suspended license: $750
Driving without insurance is something that we have to deal with but at the same time I don't think raising fines will help. Sounds like more people in jail to me...further reinforcing my suspicion that Dave Albo's goal is to put everyone in jail that he can't make a profit off of.
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