I think another reason that laws are not tougher, and penalties are often
lenient, is that almost everyone drives a car, and as such, tend to
sympathize with the car driver in almost any situation. Kind of a "there
but by the grace of God go I" identification. Who among them has not on
occasion driven faster than they should have, or missed seeing something
they should have.
On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 4:32 PM Carson Wood <cwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
When I was an Associate real estate broker we were required to take a
course to become part of the Portland Realtor’s. Note. Folks who sell real
estate are not Realtors until they are inducted after taking the class to
become so.
I was absolutely astonished when I took the class. Everything I heard
in that class was what my Parents and Grandparents had taught me as a kid
growing up.
If there is a need to have a specialized class to do the job of Parents
when it comes to adults, we’re in trouble.
*From:* wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
Behalf Of *Dennis Marrotte
*Sent:* Sunday, October 21, 2018 4:21 PM
*To:* wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [wsmac] Re: Maine Voices PPH, Oct. 19, 2018
Hi Carson,
I agree with your Philosophy.
The White Lines that are painted on such high speed highways are NOT
painted for decorations - They are applied for an orderly and safe
operation of Traffic, both commercial and travelers.
But, as you note, not everyone follows or adheres to those " protocols. "
As I saw Saturday.
I still remember entering the Congress Street On Ramp of I - 295 in my
CMPCo Service truck several years ago on a busy afternoon, where there is a
YIELD Sign for Merging traffic. A SHAW's Supermarket Tractor Trailer,
slower down, Yielding for me. I gave him a Wave and Smile. I later sent a
Letter on CMPCo stationery to the Shaw's Manager of the Distribution Center
to ask him to present my Letter to his Driver in Thanks for his Courtesy on
That afternoon. I was able to send the Letter because I personally knew and
still know the Manager as we are both members of the Portland Camera Club.
He has since retired from Shaw's. He wrote back that he rarely received
such Positive Letters and would present my Letter to his Driver !
Dennis Marrotte
On Oct 21, 2018 4:01 PM, "Carson Wood" <cwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The argument here is also how freedom is interpreted.
I say do anything you want but don’t hurt anyone.
It has become, do whatever you want regardless of others.
*From:* wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
Behalf Of *Angela King
*Sent:* Sunday, October 21, 2018 11:43 AM
*To:* wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [wsmac] Re: Maine Voices PPH, Oct. 19, 2018
I do think that the auto and oil industry lobbied (and brainwashed) this
country to make it auto-centric and that driving is a right. Compared to
other countries, the penalties for traffic violations are very low. It is
very hard to lose a driver's license in the U.S. And that there is no
re-test over time or at a certain age is a problem.
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 3:08 PM, Carson Wood <cwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Times are strange.
It seems the privilege to operate a motor vehicle is misinterpreted as
being a right when it is not.
The basis for not imposing tougher laws, in my opinion, stems from this
misinterpretation.
*From:* wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:wsmac-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
Behalf Of *John Brooking
*Sent:* Friday, October 19, 2018 1:51 PM
*To:* wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [wsmac] Re: Maine Voices PPH, Oct. 19, 2018
Thanks, Dennis! I left a comment.
Here's a more direct link:
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/10/19/maine-voices-governor-candidates-lack-strategies-for-reducing-road-fatalities/
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:40 PM Dennis Marrotte <
dennis.marrotte1111@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Today's Portland Press Herald, Opinion Friday, Oct. 19th has a Maine
Voices Essay written by a British Fellow, David Millward.
He lives in Ogunquit. He asked a Question a few weeks ago while
participating in a Maine Gubernatorial Candidate's Debate at York HS. Three
Candidates showed up, Shawn Moody did not.
His Question : What would you do about Road Safety and What Strategies for
reducing Road Fatalities in Maine ?
www.pressherald.com
Maine Voices: David Millward
"Governor candidates lack strategies for reducing Road fatalities."
Dennis Marrotte
--
Angela King
Community Advocacy Coordinator
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
PO Box 15272
Portland, ME 04112
207-623-4511 <(207)%20623-4511> (office)
207-956-6538 <angela@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (direct)
www.bikemaine.org
