More carnage

When I was in college, I worked part time in the history department. As a part time employee, I did research for the professors. One professor had me reviewing microfilm of old newspapers for tobacco news.

It seemed boring enough but almost every hour one or more of the old frontpage headlines described Death in more immediate terms than tobacco caused cancer.

Before cancer or Iraq became front page news, the Friday night slaughter on our highways captured in black and white photos humbled us.

Eventually, cars became safer. Drunk driving became a crime. Highways and roads were redesigned for safety.

But, several recent wrecks have needlessly claimed young lives in Georgia.

No, these are not young drivers loaded up with alcohol and cocaine. These victims of poor road design and bad budget planning were innocent children.

I could spin the news even more, but sooner or later the news must be read.

Here's the story on how Georgia is killing innocent children.