Yorktown, VA: With credit in shambles during the aftermath of the latest economic upheaval, both state and local governments have begun to use excessive means in order to supplement their budgets. Some local governments have tightened traffic measures in order to rack up more violations. Others have increased the fares of public transportation.
The latest trend appears to be recouping household debts from school children.
One of the credit claims levied by local government has been the lack of payment from parents to their schools for lunch. Many schools have a “no child
goes hungry” obligation that does not allow them to turn away children who do not have the money to pay for a school lunch at the time of recess. These credits would normally be tallied, and a bill would be sent to the children’s parents.
Unfortunately, some of the parents have been unwilling to pay. Government officials could only push the normal means of recovery for so long.
“We had tried dealing with the parents by sending letter upon letter, asking for reimbursement. Finally, the state legislature agreed that it would be much easier to recoup the money from their children,” stated assistant comptroller Brian Fletcher. “The kids are a lot weaker, too.”
In order to shake down the children, SWAT teams and other local law enforcement have been situated in schools around Yorktown. Armed with mace, assault rifles, and a link to FaceBook regarding the children in question, these officers have begun the enforcement of “Operation: Bully.” They have even hired the services of local bullies in order to broaden the net.
“Those mean men are scary. I want to go home,” cried nine year old Cassie Montgomery when asked about her interaction with law enforcement.
Presently, “Operation: Bully” has netted the state $27.00 and change from child debtors. The cost of operations has cost approximately $100,000.00 per day.