I know that this issue was recently debated in terms of the red light cameras proposed for the city, but I have more to say on this issue.
Red light running is a serious problem in this city. Serious. I've lived in many U.S. cities, to include Portland, Madison and New York City. I've driven in Europe, Central America, and in Africa. I know drivers. And nowhere I've ever driven, anywhere, have drivers been worse for red light running than here in Minneapolis. No where. On the way home from my work downtown today I witnessed THREE!!! drivers go through red lights.... so egregiously, I might add, that my light was already green (yep, these were at delayed stop lights). Drivers in Africa have more respect for red lights than many drivers in Minneapolis. I mean that. Red lights are merely a suggestion to many drivers in this city. Apparently drivers stop at red lights if they feel like it or if it suits their timetable. And I'll also say this: red light running in Minneapolis is a ticking time bomb. Mark my words: it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed in this city by a red light runner. It's gonna happen as sure as anything, and we're all going to stand as a city wringing our hands. I'll be honest with this group: I'm mostly a card-carrying Libertarian, though I consider myself a "big tent" Libertarian which means that I'm open to reason on many issues. In my heart, I'm not a big fan of red light cameras, especially considering their use as a revenue enhancement tool. But I'd support them if the bugs, like quick yellows, are worked out. Somebody is going to die very soon, and if the cameras help keep peole from dying, let's get them going. This is a serious Minneapolis issue, folks, and one that directly impacts quality of life here. Mike Thompson Windom REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
