Monday, October 31, 2005

What Farragut Needs, Part 2

Well, I saw a few comments on my previous post, and I'd like to thank all those who posted. I noticed that law enforcement was a biggie. I agree. The fact of the matter remains that our current problem remains enforcment. After all, we're not known as the Wild, Wild, West Knox County for nothing! If there's anything that we're known for its that you can usually speed around West Knox and get away with it. You can file all the restraining orders you want, and they'll be disregarded. You can "pump and run" at the local gas station and usually get away with it (even with cameras that are able to get license tags). Or even walk into a convenience store and walk out with beer without paying for it. I know that aside from the speeding (which a vast majority do), the rest are the result of a few bad apples ruining the whole basket.

Since I've heard that we are unable to get more sheriff's deputies allocated to West Knox, maybe we need to partner a "Community Policing" initiative with them. Do we even know if such a model will work in Farragut? What do you think?

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Saturday, October 22, 2005

What does Farragut need most?

I know that's a loaded question I've started with, but it needs to be asked and of course, I have an opinion, but I'd like to hear from y'all before I respond in my next post. Does it need more schools? Or does it need more law enforcement? Or more roads? Or is it something else? I'd like to know what you think, so respond away!

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Wednesday, October 19, 2005

I Miss My Car...

My car has been in the shop since Monday & I've really missed driving it, but not just because it is my car. Driving around in a mid-size rental car is not it, either. But being bullied, pushed, passed on the right and close to being run-off the road is! That is not how anyone should feel behind the wheel! I don't care if you're 16, 36 (like I'll be soon) or 86, one shouldn't feel intimidated by other drivers driving larger vehicles. I'm sure that this is just the "few bad apples" getting to me, but maybe it isn't. I know we've got some of the best roads in Knox County, but does that mean people should be disregarding the safety of themselves and others by speeding and driving agressively? No!

I wish this would be the last post on West Knox/Farragut driving, but it probably won't unless some major changes are made by it's administrations.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Vacation is over...& nothing has changed...

Well, I'm back from vacation. Exhausted from driving, but ready to get back to blogging again!

I see that all the issues surrounding our town still exist. From the increasing traffic outside my subdivision, to the unconstrained development, the "crime" and lack of law enforcement thereof, to the road construction that I truly believe will NOT change driving behavior for the better, and of course the speeders who will stop it nothing to barrel over anyone and everyone who gets in their way.

Well, I guess it's now time to get into an activist type of mode now that I'm back from my vacation. And I'm looking for folks that are willing to help. Call your mayor and aldermen. Make them listen to you and your concerns. You can also voice your concerns before each and every Town Meeting--whether it's a FBMA or MPC meeting, so make your voice be heard. My problem is that I'm unable to attend most of those meetings as I have a planned activity most Thursday nights, but that shouldn't stop anyone else from going to the town hall. Also, please be considerate of your fellow neighbors and SLOW DOWN and follow the rules and speed limits.

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