Flutterby™! : Street Sweeping and city revenue

Here's an interesting look at how governments lose their way and become oppressive: Reducing street sweeping in San Francisco is costing the city money:

"Why would we save $1 million to lose more than $3 million?" asked Supervisor David Campos, noting that the city also raised parking fines from $40 to $50 in August to make more money.

Because with less street sweeping the city is writing less tickets to cars parked on the street during street sweeping times. While I like clean streets (and appreciate the street sweeping schedule in Petaluma), it sure seems like Mr. Campos is only a few steps away from implementing some sort of municipal "Simon Says" in order to raise money