http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot...logical-debate
I wasn't aware of this, but in Tennessee, people can pay a $75 Annual Fire Fee. It's not compulsory, but if you dont pay this fee and your fire catches fire, then the Fire Department are not obligated to save your house should it catch light.
Not sure I like that policy. I thought the Emergency Services were for the Public? Can you imagine if you had to pay an Ambulance or Police Fee?
Victim: Operator, I need the police, theres a man trying to kill me in my house!
Operator: Paid the fee?
Victim:...no!
Operator: *Hangs up*
15 minutes later
Victim: Operator I need an ambulance, i have multiple stab wounds!
Operator: Paid the fee?
Victim: ....no!
Operator: *hangs up*
Okay the above seems a bit over the top but you get my drift. Since when were the Emergency Services privatised? I don't know if this is a common thing in America, but I was kinda shocked seeing as the Fire Crew WATCHED this mans house burn down, and were only there to make sure the fire wouldnt get out of control, spread or endanger home owners that had paid this fee.