Letters to the Editor
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Like The Idea Of A Radio Beacon
I think it's a great idea. All cars should be equipped with one, not just the hybrids - would make it a lot easier for the blind to hear cars approaching, even if they're coasting in neutral, backing up slowly or traveling in an area with a lot of background noise.
Having hybrids make more noise seems to undo one of their big advantages - they produce less noise pollution than standard cars.
>The difference in this case is that their
>"need" for this special device is created
>solely by your selfish lack of willingness
>to accommodate their special needs.
Why should we increase the amount of noise pollution just to alleviate a "problem" of dubious concern? And are you also going to address the fact that bicycles also don't make any noise, and are more than capable of plowing into a blind person and killing them without warning?