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LASN Commentary June 200806-02-08 | 11
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Remember a Friend & Live with Passion . . .

By George Schmok

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As you read through our Moment of Silence for Tom on page 118, you will find many more arenas in which he chose to get involved. It is a shame that such a passionate and energetic champion for the profession had to leave us at such an early stage of his life. We all will miss him.

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I hate to say goodbye, especially to one with so much passion . . . so for now . . .

Aloha, Tom. Mahalo, Bro . . .

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According to the press release H.R. 5951 would:

  • Provide safe travel options that incorporate physical activity including walking, bicycling or riding transit in communities across the country.
  • Allow the one-third of Americans who do not drive, including many elderly and low-income residents, safe access to get to work, school, shops and medical visits, and to take part in social, civic and volunteer activities.
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion and costly road repairs by reducing our dependency on cars.

Promoting physical activity is a great goal, although how riding transit does this I?EUR??,,????'?????<

Providing travel opportunities for the elderly is another great idea and one much needed throughout the country. As one with parents in their 80s and 90s, I can say first hand that providing them with a safe and convenient method of getting around town is not only in their interest but also in the interest of safety for those who are put at risk by drivers who just don?EUR??,,????'?????<

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Personally, I like the idea of having hydrogen-powered cars drive themselves through GPS and motion sensors leaving only water as an emission. I?EUR??,,????'?????<

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After spending my first ever days in that third-world country called New York City last month, I can definitely say that I am in favor of anything that would eliminate the stench of Times Square. I now know why so many New Yorkers move to California every year . . . What a pit!!!!

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My recommendation would be to ban any kind of personal motorized traffic in Manhattan, widen the sidewalks, plant trees down the center of all those clogged arteries and run hydrogen based transit throughout the entire island. A few public restrooms would be nice, too. But please . . . Please don?EUR??,,????'?????<

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In any event, please take a moment to remember those close to you and those who have made a difference in your lives . . . And keep the passion burning . . .

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George Schmok, Publisher


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