2008 Woodie Awards
Letter to the Editor: Monitor roads, not words
Chuck Freedman
Issue date: 1/17/08 Section: Commentary
Last year, with the support of the American Association of Retired Persons and others, the state Legislature passed a measure that dealt with excessively dangerous intersections and examined various safety alternatives.
Governor Linda Lingle vetoed the measure, however, and won't release funds for the work.
The AARP continues to support the measure, along with many others. It is common sense. The injuries and deaths on our streets and highways are appalling and unacceptable.
Rather than bickering about the words used or auditing each others' comments, let's address the issue. We don't need the words policed; we need the roads policed.
Chuck Freedman
Office of the majority leader, Rep. Kirk Caldwell
Governor Linda Lingle vetoed the measure, however, and won't release funds for the work.
The AARP continues to support the measure, along with many others. It is common sense. The injuries and deaths on our streets and highways are appalling and unacceptable.
Rather than bickering about the words used or auditing each others' comments, let's address the issue. We don't need the words policed; we need the roads policed.
Chuck Freedman
Office of the majority leader, Rep. Kirk Caldwell
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