A Lesson Learned

With the start of a new school it does create some anxiety for
parents, guardians, grand parents, etc.

My anxiety is for the kids, but not the typical anxiety that involves
either returning to school or attending a new school. Rather, it's the
anxiety of all the horrible drivers in Worcester being so enamored by
where they're going, that they fail to look out for the kids crossing
the street; sometimes in the crosswalk and most times not.

I do believe that many drivers in Worcester either bought their
license from a corner bodega or got the "hook up" from someone that
they, or their family, knows that works at the RMV.

I can't tell you how many times I've seen folks drive right by a
school bus, that is pulled over, with it's STOP sign extended,
flashing lights on, and it's front grill arm extended and the driver
drives by oblivious to all the warning signs. More times than I can
count on one hand, it's been because the driver is either talking on
their cellphone or talking to passengers and not paying attention to
the road.

(Editor's Note: Thanks to Brendan for pointing out that there is no law in Massachusetts enforcing holding a cellphone while driving or texting while driving. There is a proposal before the House of Representatives, which should pick up steam once again this fall.)

Today in Texas, a law was passed that fines drivers $1,000 for texting
or being on the phone while in a school zone.

Maybe we can encourage our great state to enforce the law and maybe,
just maybe, this may might be a way for Governor Patrick to put a dent
in the state's budget deficit? It's worth a shot!