Speeding, guns both kill

In terms of potential to injure or kill someone, what’s the difference between firing an automatic weapon in a manner that may endanger the public and driving a car 100 km/h over the speed limit? None.

But the shooter goes to jail. The speeder gets a fine and a week without his parent’s car. The punishment should fit the crime. The vehicle should be confiscated for good and the driver should lose his N licence for a year, and also be identified publicly.

By the way, why do they sell vehicles that are capable of going that fast? It’s never legal, it’s never necessary and it’s never safe.

Barbara O’Neil, Nanaimo