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Members Forum
Motorists' Rights
The January/February President’s Message states
“We will evaluate any legislation to make sure
that motorists’ rights are protected.” I moved
here from California where driving was always described
as a “privilege,” not a “right.” With that background,
I was curious and checked the Arizona Drivers Manual
and found that driving is described as a right
in that publication as well.
In the interest of accuracy, I believe the President’s
message should have referred to protecting motorists’
privileges rather than rights. We have no “right”
to drive and therefore, any restriction may be imposed
by the state without violating our rights.
Tim S.
I disagree with Mr. McDowell’s message about photo
radar (January/February, page 8). It is a sham
designed simply to enhance the budgets of local state
and municipal governments. The money raised
will never go exclusively to traffic-safety programs
and, if it did, they would just cut the department's
budget in other areas to make up for it. The companies
that make these devices and the governments that
use them invariably interpret the statistics to support
putting money in their pockets. Most people are too
busy with their lives to protest this and the governments
and private manufacturing companies are taking advantage
of them. In case you’re wondering, I have never
received a ticket from one of these devices.
Edward D.
Goodyear
Car Buying Kudos
I am writing to tell you that my recent experience
with the AAA car-buying program was the most positive
one I believe I have ever had. I especially want
to single out Gerry Wilson, who worked with my
wife and me. We are very happy with the car we
selected. Gerry gave us the guidance and information
we needed to make an intelligent purchase. Because
of him we definitely intend to buy any future automobiles
through AAA.
Joseph B.
I wish to express our thanks and deep appreciation
for the professional services that were rendered
by your car-buying service. From the moment we
made contact with Ed Bukoski regarding our new
car search, he demonstrated a dedicated desire
to assist us.
Prior to engaging Ed, if someone had told us purchasing
a car could be a pleasant event, we would have encouraged
them to seek mental help. Offering the services of
a gentleman like Ed makes the whole AAA membership
an extremely valuable asset.
Carl H. |
