Too many angry drivers

Enforcement lacking

Regarding “Truck driver failed to heed safety warning,” (Dec. 16): Over the past 30 years I have been in sales, driving Houston roads. I spend an average of 150 miles driving daily. Since the demise of the Metro traffic cops who patrolled and occasionally trapped speeding motorists, traffic enforcement is practically nonexistent.

On our highways, if you go below 75, someone will be tailgating you incessantly. Cars constantly zip in and out at high rates of speed. I'm sure every reader and every Chron staffer can give witness to a red-light runner.

It seems every day we are being subjected to news of innocent people being killed on our roads and highways. “Road rage” is the new fad added to the mess out there. Where is HPD's Traffic Enforcement? I'm sure there's a budget item for them that must be used for other purposes.

Since the pandemic lockdown ended for me and I have gotten back on the road, it seems the highways are much more dangerous than before. The aggressiveness we witness on airplanes, in restaurants and on the news is even more prevalent on our roads. A lot of people seem to be driving angry.

Chris Vaughan, Houston

Abortion

Regarding “Editorial: California takes aim at Texas abortion law – by copying it,” (Dec. 16): Since the laws of Texas have become so stringent on the issue of abortion rights, shouldn’t the male partner, who provided the fertilizer for the egg, share the responsibility? This should include the medical care of the mother, which in many cases involves a young girl. Shouldn’t the responsibility of the care and maintenance of the offspring be shared? The responsibility is a moral one, and should be a legal responsibility as well.

Arthur Schechter, Houston