How State Governments Can Raise Millions of Dollars
Do You like Your Driver's License Picture?
Then it occurred to me how my State could raise a fortune without raising taxes. Tens of millions of dollars where right there in front of me. Just as you can pay extra and get a vanity license plate, many more people would pay extra to get a flattering picture of themselves on their driver's license. Here is how it would work.
Each person who wants this service has to pay $20 in addition to the normal licensing fee. For that you get three posses instead of just one to choose from. In addition, while still having a recognizable picture they can condense the pixels to make you look 10 pounds lighter. Most photo editing software also allows you to add a little color, say a week at the beach more tan. Low contrast would take care of those wrinkles.
So you get the best of three shots, a skinny photo and a tan and Botoxed for just $20 extra. Who wouldn't spend this money? There is no better deal anywhere. It could cost you many thousands at a beach spa and a makeover to actually look like this. Take that trip to Europe instead or put a down payment on a Lexus.
The Federal Government could also make hundreds of millions if not billions by doing the same thing for your passport photo.
This has to be the greatest idea I ever thought of. All I ask for is a 1% royalty for the idea.
Published by Stephen Joltin
I am a problem solver with 18+ years of Higher Education Credentials, last employed as the Information Systems Manager at Montgomery College in Maryland and a member of the Maryland Community College Data Pr... View profile
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17 Comments
Post a Commentfunny, but excellent idea!! I wonder how many state's would actually go for it...lol
So funny!
That's a great idea! I know I'd pay to have my picture redone:)
Excellent ideal. I would pay the $20 for a decent photo.
What a great article. And a terrific idea! I think this is a program that should begin in California! Think Nip Tuck, Beverly Hills, Botox, etc. I'm guessing that Governor Schwarzenegger could be brought on board simply based on the tax saving virtues of this idea let alone the vanity angle. Here's his contact information for anyone willing to send this article to him: Governor's Office:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,
State Capitol Building,
Sacramento, CA 95814,
Phone: 916-445-2841
LOVED IT!!!! Lol but then I thought, why not? Great innovative idea. Send this to your state government. I am forwarding the email to mine. Even if they don't use the software, the extra money for extra shots is a great idea.
Well Written- great thoughts!
Great idea
ha haa ha this is so funny and a great idea, I am in shock everytime I see the new photo at how much I have aged and changed. I think they actually do it on purpose, it is a governement conspiracy!
When I changed mine Florida license over to a Colorado one, they let me take a few.. Thank goodness.. Great article Steve............