Wednesday, June 4, 2008

ample incentive

"Ohio city approves jail time for failing to mow lawn"

warning: if you do not like to mow the lawn (and really, who does?) do not move to canton, ohio.

they just raised the maximum fine for 'failing to cut the grass' from a measly $150 to a 'stiff fine' of $250... and if you're particularly bad (what does that even mean?) you could face up to 30 days in jail!

now, i really don't consider a $250 fine very 'stiff' - more like a slap on the wrist. a stiff fine to me would be more like $1000. and to jump from a mere $250 fine to jail time seems like quite the "leap from the lion's head" if you know what i'm saying.

i wonder how bad the grass cutting situation is in canton to warrant this type of action?

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