Mayor
Frank Jackson
The man I sight for dereliction of duty
And by the end of this article (or beginning) many citizens will agree
Red light - Speed - Cameras
Soon
after Mayor Frank Jackson took office, he was given the title, the absentee
mayor. Because he stayed behind closed doors so much, the doors needed a touch
of oil to loosen up the hinges. But it seemed when he did make appearances,
citizens, especially the ones that voted for him; seem to notice dollar signs in
his eyes. Well, it was a clue of what was to come, and showed no signs of
letting up. Now citizens are uttering, stay behind closed doors because he has
gone haywire on the greed angle that just about disrupts home budgets of
citizens trying to make ends meet.
Jackson’s
excursions into ways of what I call, fleecing the public, in the end cost
citizens the green they really did not have in wallets and purse at the time the
“ stick it to them! ” happened. Jackson’s greenback acts would take up
much space here, so instead, I’ll center attention on just one. The one he
defends over and over as a “ Safety ” issue. But I really do believe He has
sawdust on the mind for defending an issue the public interprets as greed…easy
money, like taking candy from a baby.
I
will try to use logic in explaining the reason why, but Jackson will probably
not understand any of it. So I hope some legislators in Columbus, can help him
clear the sawdust, at least to the point of…curbing the BIG BUCKS that have
small inputs on “ safety. ”
I
paid a one hundred dollar fine plus twenty. I was late in getting the payment
in. I took some time in debating with myself in going to court to contest the
fine. But instead, I thought it was best to go to the court of public opinion.
The twenty bucks (not the hundred) was worth the wait.
First
of all, 25-mile zones are always good areas to set up speed traps. All suburban
mayors know they can bring in some nice bucks, that may look like pocket change
in comparison to Cleveland’s raid on the public. Maybe its because they are
guided by ethics, when police cruisers are out in force. Even the town of
Lyndale, does it the right way. Cameras cannot in detail, provide what most
officers can do. Inspect the safety features of cars and examine insurance and
driver documents.
But
the camera that caught me speeding (hot wheels Hough!) did provide some
interesting data, upon going back to the scene of the crime. Or rather
interesting details to what I call, a calculated scheme to entrap the public.
And I expect Jackson to provide some answers to the public, which counteract my
findings (political correctness). And if he finds it best to ignore citizens
(Echoes) who dare think, I hope everyone who felt they were wronged by the speed
cameras, do whatever, in finding ways to clear the sawdust from the minds of
politicians, who play ignorant games with the rights of citizens to be
heard…and heard from them.
The
8800 block of Broadway is the scene where I got shot (car) in the back end.
It’s typical of how too many politicians’ works, especially Tim Hagan. So I
squared off with the camera that snapped pictures of this “ hot rod ” senior
speeder, and this is what I found. Someone needs interpret this reading to
Jackson. I’m afraid he only understands dollar signs.
If
drivers are unfamiliar with the 25-mile stretch of road along Broadway, they
soon will find out in letters that speeding starts at 26, and the camera goes
bonkers snapping away at drivers (cars) backsides. That is the sneaky approach
to entrapment. The 25-mile sign and camera are to close together. I had two
other citizens go with me to crime scene, and both agree, the distance between
the sign and camera is nearly impossible in reducing car speeds before the white
box with penetrating eyes goes snap happy. In other words, drivers upon seeing
the 25-mile sign are not given a fair distance to “ safely ” slow down from
35 to 25 before getting zapped. And because of the lack of courtesy to drivers
(the safety factor), the area is a prime on for accidents waiting to happen.
Perhaps it already happened, but the greed for “ easy money ” may have
prevented “ safety ” measures from kicking in. If a driver does not see the
25-mile sign until it is noticed out of the corner of the right eye, and then
from the left, see the camera box close by, an instant reflex is to press down
on the brakes to avoid getting zapped by the camera. Now if a car were following
close behind the driver, could the sudden drop in speed from the car in front
cause an accident? I can picture this happening, especially from citizens who
could go without groceries for a week because of a fine if they are concerned
about tricksters grabbing onto their money. And what is equally haunting is
accidents can happen.
Cameras
cannot…
Check
the safety of mufflers and pipes
Check
the safety of turn signals.
Check
the safety of lights in cars that may have a headlight burned out.
Check
cars for deep rust or mechanical failure. They may not be safe to drive or be on
the road.
Check
the license of all drivers. Safety may be in jeopardy by drivers who do not have
them.
Check
for insurance cards with valid dates for safety protection of drivers and
operators of other cars if accidents happen.
And
last but not least, is what I sight Jackson for, for his dereliction of duty.
Check
the safety of seat belts and making sure drivers and passengers are buckled up.
Now
wearing seat belts is a state law. But Jackson is known for violating state
laws, whenever he sees fit that the law is interfering with laws in Cleveland.
The state according to Jackson has no right implementing a law that goes against
home rule.
Another
state law that should questioned is…
On
the notice of Liability, I received, states in bold capital letters.
“
NO POINTS WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE REGISTERED OWNER OR THE DESIGNATED DRIVER
FOR THIS VIOLATION. ”
The
above is another clue against what Jackson called a “ safety ” issue in
regards to the RED LIGHT and SPEED CAMERAS.
What
is the main purpose of the points placed on drivers license. The points given
for speeding and other infractions, act as reminders to violators of the “
safety ” rules, TO DRIVE MORE SAFELY IN THE FUTURE. If drivers ignore the
reminders (points), upon twelve strikes of ignorance, licenses are suspended
until the “ safety ” factor sinks in.
Every
driver caught speeding by the cameras should attend end up with a court date in
the same way police stop driver for the same violation. But there is a two-fold
problem here, both dealing with the lack of local government business ethics.
During the interval of time that flashes went off while my back was turned (lack
of a policeman stopping me which I prefer), how many other drivers fell into the
“ easy-money ” entrapment? Wouldn’t the court docket be filled up for a
day? Not hard to believe. So Jackson got careless with “ safety ” factors
and drivers were discriminated against. The ones who got ticketed for speeding
goes to court and may face point violations plus other infractions. But if
drivers are caught on camera…no Jackson, you loose, “ safety ” reminders
are best remembered in court appearances.
And
Jackson needs a constant reminder that he is of contributing to and helping
careless drivers (some may have had one to many drinks or high on drugs) get
away with (crime) speeding. The main purpose of court appearances is to remind
drivers of “ safety ” rules and it is up to judges to enforce laws by
providing fines and most important, issuing points on drivers license where
ignorance prevails. AM I REPEATING MYSELF!
Now
it is not OK for Jackson to have sawdust on the mind when it comes to issues of
driver “ safety ” on the streets. Cleveland has twenty-one councilmen who a
few years back, paid homage to what ever Jackson by not interfering with
his…grandees plans for Cleveland’s revival. At least they do not show
discontent of it during Council chambers meetings. But behind closed door the
upsets are not subdued. And until someone breaks the silence, Jackson is the
dictator, the interpreter of words like “ safety ” that take on a deferent
meaning, to legitimize the quest to fleece the public.
I
challenge the mayor to show courage in defending his position on his
interpretation of the word “ safety ” against the arguments presented here.
If silence prevails, I suggest the following, manage to clear some sawdust from
the mind, at least enough to set in court for one week and really try to
understand what the word “ safety ” is from judges who really did what the
mayor should have done with his law degree. PRACTICED LAW.
Turn
about is fair play. Jackson should sight me for what the camera could not do.
It’s a real “ safety ” infraction. I was not wearing seat belts. It’s a
state law. Will the mayor honor the decree?
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