Would it be better if we privatized the police and the fire dept?

Question

the cops and the fire men would be more motivated to do there jobs becase they would make more money. you wouldnt see so many cops eating donuts in there parked cars. more firemen woudl save lives. think about it

Answer 1

Yes people should work and buy fire protection if they want it. Great thinking Bob! Another upside.

What are you one of them commies? Yuck!

Answer 2

Whenever practical, but in most situations, that would not be practical.

In my area, the fire department is all volunteer!

Answer 3

then the poor wouldn't have the protection they need. I just want to know why you keep answering your own questions?You can do whatever you want it is a free country but at least use a different name and Avatar ....Bob? is it .  

Answer 4

and the rich would terrorize the poor because the poor couldn't afford to call the cops.

Police, fire, sanitation, and roads are the few things that are better socialized.

Read my QA, it is obvious I am not a hippie.

Answer 5

That is called corporatism, and it is very dangerous. Businesses will start hiring private police to arrest and or kill people who pose a threat to there interests.

--Personally,  I consider myself a libertarian capitalist, which is a step behind corporatism on the ladder to anarchy. Like I said though, I just think corporatism is a little to dangerous for me.

Answer 6

That depends, do I get a commission for each fire I start? I mean really it would be keeping them in a job! lol

Answer 7

Excellent idea. Now when your house is on fire, you can call your local Fire Dept; ask what Credit Cards they take, find the right one, let them do a check, fill out the form, call up the "Dew Drop Inn", wait till they get to the station, hope the truck starts, look up your address, and get there in time to wet the foundation. Forget that commie c**p with those freeloaders hanging out and that 911# soaking up all you taxes. But the insurance company's will enjoy the increase.  

Answer 8

firemen would save lives no matter what their pay.  it takes a selfless person to be a firefighter.  

Answer 9

I don't know which part of US you live in but where I live they're not like you describe them. besides, people have different motivations in their lives.

Answer 10

Cops can moonlight now, and Firefighters have short careers. (Very demanding work.)  Private prisons have flopped with escapes and crappy pay, while the brass cleans up.

Answer 11

You betcha. I'd love to own my own police force.  Yeee-Haw!!!