Letters to the editor
Jack Shea’s Law
I guess it’s better late than never, but it’s a shame and a disgrace that “Jack Shea’s Law” (see August 2010 issue) ever needed to be passed in order to correct a previous loophole-riddled DUI law that “had allowed drunk drivers to escape justice,” State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle was right when he said, “It is critical to the safety of motorists that we do our best to insure that those who would endanger the lives of others are kept off the road. This measure will protect the public from drunk drivers by giving law enforcement the evidence it needs to effectively prosecute those charged with driving while intoxicated or doing drugs.”
However, since it’s been eight years since Jack Shea’s 0.15 blood alcohol “killer” escaped prosecution, that’s not enough. I say that all of the state legislators responsible for that original, inadequate DUI law should now themselves be criminally prosecuted for LUI (Legislating Under the Influence or Loopholing Under the Influence) — whether they were merely Under the Influence of their own ignorance and stupidity, or whether they were Under the Influence of defense lawyers, alcohol or other lobbyists, bribes, backroom deals, etc.
Richard Siegelman, Plainview
Guns Redux
South Carolina recently okayed a law for teachers from kindergarten to university levels to be able to carry guns (if licensed).
The University of Utah has over 500 concealed-carry teachers and students walking around at any given time. This was featured in a CNN special last year.
If I had the money I would send a copy of that report to the commanding officer of Fort Hood.
Stan Rosenblad, Lindenhurst
Re: Incumbents
Do you think your readers are so stupid that they can’t recognize a “ Loaded Question” when they see it? If people are stupid enough to vote a Party Line, they deserve the government they get. If people are stupid enough to vote back into office those politicians who have robbed them or done nothing while in office except helped friends and relatives, then they will get the government they deserve. If your readers are not stupid they will review those in office and not throw out the baby with the dirty bath water. Voting out good incumbents is like cutting off your nose to spite your face.
PS: How about a Question such as: “Can you guess what the latest Body Bag count is this month?” or: “Do you think we are in a war to win? And if so, what?”
PPS: If you print this you may sign it Alan Jacobs. If not, shame on you. ” — From Alan Jacobs via e-mail.