Originally Posted by
ITRADE
I am not interested in getting into a DC versus Virginia battle. The car tax - which is common in many states - frankly is no different than property tax. "I already bought my house, paid tax on it, so why do I need to pay it again every year."
As for parking tickets, I have lived in Northern Virginia for 15 years. I have never received a parking ticket in Virginia. I have, however, received three parking tickets in DC. I have also had my car broken into twice in DC. My wife was also mugged in DC. I know neighbors in my area who leave their car doors unlocked at night and leave the house doors unlocked during the day. Can you say that about almost any locality in the District?
Do you see the inherent contradiction between the first sentence in your post and the rest of it?
I have a bicycle, wide screen TV, and a multitude of furniture: All of which are my property, so why don't I pay annual property tax on them? Since when are automobiles "real property?"
I have received far more tickets in NOVA than DC, and they are inevitably higher priced than the District. And I have known far more people to get towed in the NOVA burbs than DC. As for car breakins, I had my first one last year after 19 years in the city. And now I'm going to have to visit your neighborhood to rob as many cars and houses as possible since you guys are so naive and such country bumpkins.
It's funny that you NOVA country bumpkins are such victims of crime. I can't say I know any DC residents who have been mugged (unless you count federal tax and no representation). You guys must have a big "SUCKER" tattoo on your foreheads.
(I will admit that I like the fact that VA allows for concealed carry permits)