I would rather pay a pittance


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Posted by Rex on Wednesday, 22. February 2006 at 13:21 Bali Time:

In Reply to: Corruption posted by Hillary on Wednesday, 22. February 2006 at 12:46 Bali Time:

for being caught riding a motorbike without a helmet, than get a ticket and have to go to court. Never happened to me, but had a couple of near misses. And I would rather negotiate a few dollars settlement with a customs officer and keep my excess wine, than either pay the correct amount or have my wine confiscated. Yes, I've done this.

But I think it's a disgrace when the locals are targetted for no good reason.

And we certainly shouldn't have to pay a bribe just to report a crime. Surely after such a public announcement by a senior officer, we would be listened to if we complained about something like this.


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