The death in a road accident of the elderly couple who had just arrived back in Goa is so very tragic. The battle against road accidents has to be an all out sustained one. It is horrifying to also see young school students riding two wheelers like joy riders, which should only be allowed if they are competent enough and old enough to ride. Parents must take responsibility to ensure that their children are licensed to ride these two wheelers responsibly and safely. Road users, government and the police who are entrusted with the powers to ensure that the law is upheld and respected should take every action to deter and punish any law breakers. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s advice that people should not have a bar at home and instead should set up a library is amusing. He and his ministers should practice what they preach so they can be easily understood and relate to the public with purpose, honesty, and fact. It is surprising that he is very supportive of having casinos instead of converting the offshore and onshore dens of iniquity into public libraries.
