‘Petulant teenagers’

Dear Editor:

I can’t get over the number of letters whining about the speed cameras on Belsyde Avenue in Fergus. They almost sound like petulant teenagers.

Look at the facts. The speed limit has been there for ages. The impending use of cameras was posted in the newspaper with ample time to be prepared for it. And why would the town be interested in making sure folks don’t speed on this particular stretch of road? Maybe it’s the sports complex, or maybe it’s the church, or maybe it’s the school, or maybe it’s the seniors residence.

What’s more important to us: slowing down to a speed limit safe enough to protect the citizens that use the sports complex, the church, the school and the seniors residence, or speeding up because your arrival at your destination is so vital that you can’t do the speed limit for only a few blocks?

I have a nice big V8 in my truck, but the amazing thing is, if I put my foot on the brake and slow down, it goes slower until I am allowed to put my foot on the gas and speed up again.

Too easy; slow down and follow the posted limit, or continue to fund projects with the funds generated by those terrible little cameras.

Terry Filce,
Belwood