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arcane1

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1. I spent 5 nights in jail in Virginia for not paying a speeding ticket on-time, way back in 1997

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 11:01 AM

Apr 2013

I'm sure the cost of storing me there far exceeded the cost of the ticket. Then again, on day 4 our lunch consisted of a plate of potato chips and a cup of water, so perhaps they saved a little money there

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I spent 5 nights in jail in Virginia for not paying a speeding ticket on-time, way back in 1997 arcane1 Apr 2013 #1

wait till they switch to high gear warrprayer Apr 2013 #2

Especially Student Debt n2doc Apr 2013 #3

i went to tech school in the 90s warrprayer Apr 2013 #4

The CBS Story does talk about medical bills. n/t Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #5