[quote name='Dave McClung' timestamp='1303617201' post='436500']
I think the bigger problem today is the public wants the service but are unwilling to pay what is required to have the service. Look at the tea party and the other "small government" types. Taxes are a dirty word but they are what pays for police and fire protection......
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The LAFD has implemeted a hiring freeze and has been forced to brown out and now eliminate fire companies while the LAPD despite the City of LA being in such a bad budget fix is hiring and hasn't had there budget slashed as bad as the LAFD.
I think the bigger problem today is the public wants the service but are unwilling to pay what is required to have the service. Look at the tea party and the other "small government" types. Taxes are a dirty word but they are what pays for police and fire protection......
[/quote]
The LAFD has implemeted a hiring freeze and has been forced to brown out and now eliminate fire companies while the LAPD despite the City of LA being in such a bad budget fix is hiring and hasn't had there budget slashed as bad as the LAFD.