Re:

Yes Peter, I think you're right and maybe I was reacting a little too harshly. It certainly is an emotional subject that easily lends itself to knee-jerk reactions. Life would be easier if everything could be pigeon-holed. 
On Feb 18, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Peter Naiman wrote:

> Harold,
>  
> I can understand your opinion but every circumstance is different and to draw a blank conclusion that an accident was caused by the motorist and to label them a felon is wrong. What if a cyclist causes the accident by blindly pulling out into traffic and gets run down because the motorist couldn't stop thier vehicle in time. As an avid cyclist, but also one who has made a living driving I see both sides of the issue.
>  
> I agree that in some parts of the country the penalties for drunk driving, causing harm to others as a result, accidents involving motor vehicles etc, that penalties may not be equal to the crime, but it's not up to us to draw a blank conclusion the the motorist is always in the wrong and should be punished, If you want stronger laws, fight for them. Unfortunately with politics being what it is nowadays and our legislative bodies being guided by big money lobbyists, it's not easy to make changes, but we haveto start somewhere.
>  
> Best regards,
> Peter
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> --- On Fri, 2/18/11, Harold Bielstein <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> From: Harold Bielstein <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re:
> To: "Joe DeLory" <[email protected]>
> Cc: [email protected]
> Date: Friday, February 18, 2011, 1:33 AM
> 
> Just my $.02. If any accident involving an automobile results in the death of another person, the person at fault should be charged with a felony. A felon can no longer vote or own a gun and probably some other things. I think the level of punishment should be determined by a judge. 
> On Feb 17, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Joe DeLory wrote:
> 
> > Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:11:36 -0500
> > From: Miles Whelen <[email protected]>
> > Subject: Re: Penalty for killing bicyclist inadequate
> > I see your point.  Many people seem to have no remorse as bystanders
> > in a like they deserved it............. It does however seem to me that not controlling your vehical and
> > killing someone is Gross Negligence.  The death or course is proof
> > positive that she did not allow a three foot clearance.
> > 
> > He lost his drivers license for a limited time, that was about it.............................
> > 
> > It sounds like this woman still has a license but is likely more
> > careful.
> > 
> > Many auto drivers would fear losing their license for a year more
> > than a week in jail.
> > 
> > 
> > ****************************************************
> > Far to often loss of license (driving PRIVILEGES) does not stop a motorist from driving . We see it all too often in the police and court reports. "So-and-so was arrested for drinken or reckless driving, he/she was also cited for driving on a suspended or revoked license. Now there is no indication that this driver was a habitual offender. But for those that are, getting behind the wheel should be classified as "brandishing a deadly weapon" and the weapon should be forfeited.
> > Joe 
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