I don't know much about Jenny Jones' death though I
did hear two people on a bus mention they knew her.

I thought Gary Hoover had all sorts of questions and
wasn't sure about any info he had. He clearly asked if
anyone had answers to his questions.

I don't have any answers. Nevertheless I am reluctant
to extend apologia to the police out of hand.

I will say that after years of cutting the traffic
enforcement to the bone the police now intend to
increase their numbers. Good.

As far as I am concerned reckless and careless driving
is the most prevalent quality of life crime. There are
way more people running red lights at Lake and Lyndale
on any given day than there are people urinating in
public downtown.

I mention this because I almost bought the farm today
at Lake and Lyndale when a speeding SUV careeened 
through an intersection narowly missing another car
and swerving in my diirection.

Last week it was a speeding VW cruising the shoulder
lane at the Uptown Transit Station as i stepped off
the curb to cross the street.

Summer before last there was a bill introduced into
the Legislature by a suburban legislator(I think he is
from Edina but I cannot remember his name)to install
cameras at intersections to catch red light runners.

I was opposed at the time for fear that we would end
up with a Total Intelligence Awareness society.

I have changed my opinion.

It would be great if we could install cameras that
have a radar gun attached as further deterrence.

My life is more valuable to me than any person's
'right' to be free of surveillance as they commit
crimes.

And think of the revenue stream.

Tim Connolly
Downtown West on the cusp of Loring Park

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