Jan 8, 2019 1 min read

Saturday’s Hits & Misses column assigned a “Miss” to East Washington’s speed bumps. I, however, believe that this position is a “Hit,” as in a punch, aimed at the residents and local officials of the borough.

The bumps are “jarring” only if the driver does not slow the vehicle appropriately on approach. The idea that our residents “don’t want people coming through their neighborhood” is patently absurd! The proponents of the humps merely wish to ensure safety for all, including us denizens, as well as those passing through.

We will never know if the life of a child is saved by the slowing of traffic. But we may find out the hard way if the humps are removed.

Douglas T. Corwin Jr.

East Washington