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Mar 27, 2013 Letters

 

 

Dear Editor,
The death of the wheel chair-bound man at the Houston junction was almost predictable. Since the advent of the new traffic lights, motorists have been pestered by those who, through drug use, alcohol or ill fortune, see the chance to make a quick dollar as drivers wait for lights to change. I’m actually $10,000 dollars richer after I bet a friend that one of the beggars would be killed or seriously injured at the same junction. There is still the risk that vehicles can be damaged by the tall bearded drug addict who will often pelt stones at those who refuse to give him anything.
As a driver, it is almost as irritating and dangerous as the numerous stray animals (dozens of roaming horses on the Mon Repos/BV stretch anyone?!?).It’s ironic that I actually told the same man to be careful lest he be hit (I got a sound cussing in response). It was regrettable and I’m sure his family is in mourning but let us hope that those who have their family members soliciting alms from the motorists stop at traffic lights. Take heed as funerals are getting expensive.
 Paul Mc Adam

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