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Why test drivers?
I have had my licence for more than 20 years. I got my licence when graduated licensing was first implemented in Ontario. There was much to know, learn, and remember. I wonder now, what was the point of it all?
Apparently, some drivers have decided to ignore all the rules and laws of the road and make up their own. Traffic lights and traffic signs are regarded as suggestions, and those lines and arrows on the road mean nothing to them.
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And you don’t have to take my word for it; just go on any social media platform and you can see all the videos of what London drivers do on the roads these days.
Enough is enough. It’s time drivers are held accountable. It’s time for these drivers to be taken off the road or, at the very least, the fines for all these horrifying traffic offences can help keep our city budget balanced.
C. Bagnell, London
Pedestrians at risk
Yesterday, once again, I came very close to hitting a pedestrian who was crossing against the red hand indicating “Do not walk” as I was making a legal left turn on an advanced-green signal.
The pedestrian, with cellphone in hand, proceeded to cross as I was almost into my turn. I rolled down my window and yelled at him, pointing to the do-not-walk signal; he yelled a profanity back and continued to cross.
This happens with pedestrians of all ages. It is particularly frustrating at busy intersections where the advanced green signal is short. Depending on the speed of the pedestrians crossing, the advanced green has turned to a full green light and I have to cross against a red light because I am already in the middle of the intersection.
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There may be a driver who is not paying attention who may cause harm to the pedestrian crossing illegally.
Genevieve Grech, London
Do more, not less
Regarding the article Advocates slam city’s decision to limit shelter space for homeless people (Nov. 7)
We need more beds and help for the homeless, not less, yet council foolishly has limited where homeless people can get in out of the cold to rest and sleep.
I blame Coun. Susan Stevenson for this awful decision as she has time and again shown her lack of empathy and compassion for our most vulnerable homeless people.
I’d like to see Stevenson and other councillors sleep outside in the freezing weather for just one night to gain insight and compassion for these poor souls.
Every time a blizzard, rainstorm or freezing weather comes, I always think of those sleeping outdoors in these elements as my heart breaks for them!
These are our fellow human beings, for goodness sake. Show compassion.
Sandra A. Aziz., London
Target giveaway
Regarding Brian Lilley’s column Ford government has more money than they can spend (Nov. 5) .
On the same page as the article about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s payoff to voters is an article about how food banks alone can’t solve food insecurity.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to give a bigger rebate than $200 to those low-income people who are dependent on food banks, or give the $3 billion directly to the food banks?
Doug Payne, London
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