| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:$chool $tr££t$ | |
| Posted by: | Dominik Klimowski | |
| Date/Time: | 20/02/26 19:53:00 |
| Of course life is full of risks, Peter, and we must all be aware. However, when you say 'some can be avoided, some can't', what you say is true, but when it's a matter of avoiding a death, injury, or traumatic experience at the expense of inconvenience, then I don't really see an argument. Why not do absolutely everything possible (within reason) to avoid even a single person coming to any harm. It's not only about death and injury though. These are extremes which, thankfully, happen rarely. It's about making the experience of getting around your local area, of children gaining independence by being allowed to walk or cycle to school by themselves, by parents taking them without the stress of traffic jams and aggressive driving*, and overall having an enjoyable journey every day. Why would anyone begrudge people that? I realise part of living in London is the kudos of experiencing 'street life': living in a fast-paced, smoggy, urban jungle with noise and chaos and cars beeping and people shouting. But I'm getting on a bit now and am at the stage of life where all of that 'cool' stuff just seems like an excuse for not wanting to make an effort to improve the community in any way, and keeping to the status quo. I've rambled a bit, but to respond to your '£££££' comment. Avoiding fines works for everyone. Personally I would advocate for a warning for the first offence. That way there's no reason to fine anyone. A bit like the 40p plastic bag charge in the supermarket. Bring your own bag and you never have to pay 40p ever again. *from responses by both pedestrians and motorists, it seems that most drivers looking for a short-cut are already late and highly stressed. |