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Long Story Short: Police Over-Ticketing Poor Communities

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Traffic Stops Aren't Just About Safety, They're About Money

In Missouri, some municipalities generate anywhere from 20 to 40 percent of their total revenue by finding citizens. In 14 states, your ass might be going to jail for being poor. You could come out of jail owing even more because they actually charge you another fee for going to jail. A lot of other countries never find you more than you can afford.

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