Re: ‘Why does Seminole allow speed traps?’ Seminole Beacon, Aug. 26. Editor: The writer of that letter has no one to blame but herself. That is no speed trap in front of Home Depot.
Editor: In your Aug. 26 issue, there was an unbelievable letter from Maria Wyatt regarding “speed traps.” At first I thought it was satire. She wants the city to make drivers aware to slow down by putting up flashing lights, speed bumps and a digital board?
Editor: Correct action is needed to fund public services. The incorrect action would be to look for more money from the public that is now paying. It would be correct to collect it from all the people. The way to do this is to impose a flat fee on the number of people occupying or able to occupy a building.
Editor: I would like to personally thank all the people who came to see the mystery boat that washed up on Redington Beach this past week, making this event, a circus of the peculiar.
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