Drivers: Don’t allow insurance companies to use speed camera data. We don’t want bad drivers to pay more.

Also drivers: Insurance premiums are too expenvie. Do something.

Governor: 🙆

  • bufalo1973@piefed.social
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    Because an insurance is nothing more than a glorified bet. “I bet you that this year you won’t crash your car. If I lose I pay you X. But next bet will be more expensive for you if I lose”

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      If I don’t crash this year should it not become less expensive for me next years bet?

      Insurance: “During these difficult times…”

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      For the insured individual its a bet. Not for the insurer.

      By pooling a bunch of bets the insurer isn’t gambling any more. They know (more or less), how much they’ll have to pay out. Then can charge accordingly to know it’ll work out.

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          MUCH like a casino.
          There are subtle yet important differences, which are the reason why casinos are largely illegal, while insurance is often required.

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            Tell me the difference:

            • The house always wins.
            • If the house doesn’t win it makes it harder for you to win.
            • The house can expel you whenever it likes.
            • The house can bar you the entrance for anything the house sees fit.
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              One provides a useful function that more often than not protects people when things go to shit.

              The other tries to make people into addicts and turn their lives to shit.