Dear Editor,
The death of the wheelchair bound man at the Houston junction was almost predictable. Since the advent of the new traffic lights, motorists have been pestered by those who, through drug use, alcohol or ill fortune, saw the chance to make a quick dollar as drivers waited for lights to change. I’m actually $10,000 dollars richer after I bet a friend that one of the beggars would be killed or seriously injured at the same junction. There is still the risk that vehicles can be damaged by the tall bearded drug addict who often pelts stones at those who refuse to give him anything (hint for the police ranks in the area, do something before someone gets violent with him as many have threatened to do!)
As a driver, it is almost as irritating and dangerous as the numerous stray animals (dozens of roaming horses on the Mon Repos/ BV stretch anyone?!).It’s ironic that I actually told the same man to be careful lest he be hit (I got a sound cussing in response). It was regrettable and I’m sure his family is in mourning but let’s hope those who have their family members soliciting alms from the motorists stopped at traffic lights take heed.
Your faithfully
Paul Mc Adam
