PUBLIC OPINION

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10956, 19 July 1921, Page 7

PUBLIC OPINION

"BROOKLYN'S MEMORIAL TO THEIR SOLDIERS." (To th©' Editor "N.Z. Times.")

Sir, —Large arums of money have been collected for this object both in the city uiid this subuab. It would bo pleasing to know what the wmmitteo are doing to meet the wishes of the people in carrying out their objects What shape is it to take, and where is it to be placed? I, for one, cannot lot the opportunity pass without stating I object to the suggested site on Sugar Loaf Hill—for the reason of its climb. Consideration must always ; be given, to the aged, who would naturally like to visit same, wherever placed. A site that appeals to some is that it should be placed on the- ridge at the head of Central Park—this seems to he an excellent position, and no doubt will be considered among others. .How and who are to decide these matters I at present do not know, but some discussion should be in .public, and if needs be a vote taken by the people of Brooklyn. I favour something useful to be erected, not a mere monumental stone; furthermore, you could invite an interchange of ideals through your columns in regard to "Brooklyn's Soldiers* Memorial.** \ _ UNSECTARIANI9M. RECKLESS MOTORISTS^ ( To the Editor "N.Z. Times/" Sir, —For how loner is the pedestrian public to be subjected to the criminal recklessness of motorists? Not only are our by-laws too lax, but steps are not taken to enforce them—except when an accident occurs. Tho rule that ho motor is to pass a standing tram is good, but it leads to the speeding up of motors m their endeavour to overtake the trams between stops, and the pedestnan who tries to cross in front of the tram is likelv to be caught by the motor beyond. Traffic in the main thoroughfares should not b© permitted to exceed eight miles an hour. Tf the police will not enforce the. rule then citizens must report, offenders. Th© tooting of a horn should not be regarded as freeing the motorist from all further obligation to regard tho safety of pedestrians. It is not fair that pedestrians crossing the road should he expected to run, and dodge, and look two ways at once. Tf an accident occurs, and they have failed to do any of these things, or if the motorist happens to have sounded his born, it is likely to be adjudged the victim*© own fault. Tho motorist, has no right, to be any less careless than the pedestrian—except the right of might. It is high time the authorities gave this matter closer*.attention.