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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2001
Page
4
Readers weigh in on date rape coverage and local safety, criticize city zoning for a modular home, call for responsible driving and law enforcement, and urge parents to enforce age checks on cigarette sales while sharing personal anecdotes and community worries.
Citizens name two sides on speed cameras and red light enforcement in Carbondale and Marion. Nicholas Mann supports cameras while Benna Rutherford warns of mistakes. McChelle Hall endorses using tech to deter lawbreakers and reduce accidents. Ed VanDeusen agrees on keeping drivers in check.
Online results show Southern Illinoisan readers oppose digital imaging and surveillance cameras to catch speeders and red light runners by 54.4 percent to 45.6 percent. As of 4 pm Friday the margin stood 441 against 370 in favor, with cities worldwide already adopting the tech. Big Brother is watching.
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