Good Point

Yesterday, we asked, "Safety? Or Cash?" Our question was facetious - it was always about the cash. But someone brought up some very good points and proofs about this whole sorry business being only about the cash:

• Can a camera pull a car over for this traffic offense?
  Can a camera check for a valid d.l. and insurance?
  Can a camera see if there are any other infractions?
  Can a camera take a suspended/revoked/unlicensed driver off of the streets?
  Can a camera detect whether or not the driver is driving through said school zone under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
  Can a camera detect whether said driver or occupants are wanted on warrants or registered sex offenders?
  Can a camera see contraband in plain view in the passenger compartment?
  Can a camera search the vehicle and recover contraband?
  Can a camera testify at court as to the probable cause for the vehicle stop and subsequent charges?
  Can a camera observe gunshots in the school zone and respond?
  The answer to all these questions is NO.
  What can a camera do?
  Generate cash flow for the city. Generate cash flow for the company.
  Give the impression of a safer city for those who drink the kool aid.
  Not collect a salary or a pension.
  
  Rahm, hire more police. Consult the courts and nail them down on what they will find a legitimate tool for fining and convicting speeders. Buy said equipment. Encourage your police and back them up. Now you have a marked squad car stopping speeders and potentially worse lawbreakers generating your beloved income and most importantly providing legitimate safety to those in and around schools.
  There is no greater deterrent to crime than the presence of a uniformed police officer. This will you make you much more popular with the public than a camera program.

So you see, it's all about the quick $100 and not actually addressing citizens' safety.

And as someone else pointed out - how many more children have been shot than have been hit by cars in school crosswalks?