Dear editor,

This is in response to Audrey Stern’s letter on June 11 (“Chasing seniors on their milk runs”). I, for one, don’t believe the police are wasting time or money by cracking down on seat belt violations. They could be saving lives.

I hope the first thing my grandchildren do when they get into a car is click that seat belt and make it a habit. If a young person gets a ticket, just maybe they will learn a valuable lifesaving lesson. People know the law, so don’t blame police for upholding the law; that’s their job.

The same goes for people walking dogs in a leash area without a leash. Again, don’t blame police for doing their job. Many want to change Alston Park to a bigger, off-leash area. That is your right, but follow the rules until it is changed.

Now we will get cameras at intersections to catch red-light runners, a hefty fine and a big price to pay.

When are we going to take responsibility for our own actions and not blame someone else? We are supposed to be a nation of laws but many of us think those laws should not apply to us. I don’t think any of us want to live in a country with no laws. Think about it.

Donna G. Long

Napaz