Thanksgiving, Law Enforcement roadblocks, seat belt usage, and Alligators on Nation Highways!

The Valdosta Daily Times (in Valdosta, Georgia) published an article recently and the headlines read, “Law Enforcement announces click it or ticket it.” Local Law Enforcement agencies and the Governor’s Office warned that Thanksgiving holiday periods is one of the deadliest times of the year, and that motorists can expect high visibility safety belt check points and concentrated Law Enforcement patrols to insure safe driving. We are tired of excuses,” said Governor’s of Highway Safety Director Robert “BOB’ Dallas.

I believe most Americans appreciate the work of Law Enforcement, and respect Georgia State Patrol Officers for their consistent professionalism. But many motorists are highly disturbed disappointed, and upset over the alligators on interstates 75, 95, and many other four lane highways across the nation.

As a frequent traveler on I-75, it is extremely dangerous for the high number of alligators (recapped tires), on our highways while members of Law Enforcement, road crews, and other state workers simply pass them by. These blown off recapped tires from 18-wheelers have caused many accidents, injuries, and deaths around the nation.

So as Law Enforcement set up roadblocks, check seat belt usage, and issue tickets, as they should on thanksgiving. It is equally important that Law Enforcement remove foreign objects from the roadway to insure motorist safety.

Our governor, and others should not just be concerned about seat belts, roadblocks and issuing tickets. They should also be aggressively removing debris from highways in a timely manner to help insure safety.

Therefore, we must respect members of law enforcement but hold them accountable for eliminating hazards from our roadways such as trash, and blown off recapped tires. Too often this debris causes accidents, injuries, and death because we fail to remove these deadly objects from the highway.

We must help and assist each other during these hard economic times in what seem to be a police state, and yes we can, be concerned about our fellow human beings. How can we do this? By insuring that our children are clothed, workers rights are protected, our homes are kept out of foreclosures, and food is on our tables.

GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES
Retired United States Armed Forces
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity