Crossing in safety a shared responsibility
THE article ‘Call out for crossing safety’ (GP 8/8) highlights the lack of understanding held by motorists and pedestrians in general, regarding the types of crossings and the varying rules applying to each type of crossing.
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There are a number of different types of crossings used in NSW. The crossing at Goulburn Public School is designated a children’s crossing and as such operates only when crossing flags are displayed, generally before and after school.
If there is a need for more safety, then the crossing should be upgraded to a pedestrian crossing (zebra crossings) or to a raised pedestrian crossing. I favour raised.
To the best of my knowledge, there are no zebra crossings in Goulburn, only children’s crossings and pedestrian refuge islands, even in busy Auburn St.
Everyone needs to be responsible for their own actions.
I include a relevant web address for TransportNSW.info
Darcy Kennedy, Goulburn.
Good conduct must speak up to triumph evil
IS it a case of shooting the messenger?
Sallie Saunders writes passionately about the term ‘Code of Conduct’ and, in particular, with regard to Robin Saville and council.
I am not sure I am always comfortable with the term ‘Code of Conduct’ because I can never be sure it isn’t a ‘Code of Silence’ in disguise.
Yes, I believe we should treat all we do with discretion, but not at the expense of integrity.
All too often we see reports of people having lived a life of guilt, misery and frustration when bound by a code of conduct within their establishment.
It is not until retirement they are prepared to break that code of conduct and become a ‘whistle-blower’.
Frequently, it is found the code of conduct is used as a shield by some climbing the corporate/political ladder while adversely affecting the lives of others and helping millions of dollars to disappear.
So who is right: the person who lives by his/her principles and speaks out or, the person who by staying silent, condones wrongdoing?
Edmund Burke, one of the foremost political speakers of 18th century England, said “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”
Bill Young, Goulburn.
Who’s next to -exit?
WILL Britain's Brexit vote trigger the break-up of the European Union?
Will Greece (with 70 per cent of people reportedly wanting out) be next to go?
Will the people, world-wide, rebel against governments which, without consent of the people, arrogate to international committees their right and duty to govern?
Dan McSweeney, Goulburn.
Just a brief mention
THE Deputy Mayor has jumped the gun. Before he is elected mayor, he must be elected to council; and before he gets elected to council, he must answer why he agreed to shut out the media and community when the current council re-branded all workshops as briefings. If he is to have the confidence of the community, then he must explain this apparently undemocratic decision in which he participated.
Robin Saville, Goulburn.
Ways may be different, but worship the same
AS an Ahmadiyya Muslim, I agree with Pope Francis that the world is at war not due to religion, but because of lust for power, money and resources. Religion is to establish peace by uniting us on common grounds. Our ways may be different, but we worship the same God, creator of our universe. It is a condition of my faith to believe in all previous prophets.
