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Re: Spying tramples protesters' rights, Dec. 7 editorial:
Editor: As America is still recovering from the tragedy of 9/11, and the congressional investigations are still taking place as to which intelligence agency is to blame, I find it hard to believe these demonstrators' freedom of speech was trampled upon by Hernando County Sheriff Richard Nugent during the protests on U.S. 19.
American's can't have it both ways. After 9/11, Americans, as well as the media, repeatedly pointed fingers at intelligence agencies for not doing their jobs and letting the tragedy of 9/11 take place. Over and over again, I read articles in the Times and listened to the media pass blame to law enforcement for not doing their jobs.
As sheriff, Nugent has the authority and moral obligation to investigate any organization that might be a potential threat to the safety of the community. Those protesting need to remember that when you're in a public place, anyone is free to take your picture, including law enforcement.
Sheriff Nugent has demonstrated good judgment in the past, and I trust in his ability to conduct future investigations.
Re: Tragic accident on Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill:
Editor: I am surprised more people have not been killed, considering what I have observed recently:
In just one day I observed five incidents on U.S. 19, Spring Hill Drive, and on Mariner Boulevard of people making left turns after the light had turned red. People drive 15 to 20 mph over the posted speed limit. One day recently three cars ran a red light on the corner of Deltona Boulevard and State Road 50, several seconds after the light turned red. In all, I have counted more than 50 traffic law violations in a week.
There are those people in Hernando and Pasco, and those in the neighboring counties, who do not believe these laws apply to them. To them, speed limits are only suggested, or yellow lights mean "Speed up like the devil."
I don't know what it's going to take to get these people to obey the law, but there is a major traffic accident waiting to happen around here, and I will not be shocked when it happens.
The county and state police have to be more aggressive in going after these reckless drivers. It's part of their job. The electronic signs asking people not to run red lights are not enough. The police have got to be out there and stop these people, especially with Christmas around the corner.
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