Pedestrian Council outrage at safe event? Deja vu!

Dear Sirs

I write in response to yet another totally outrageous and unsupportable claim by the Pedestrian Council chairman, Harold Scruby, in your newspaper.

Mr. Scruby has once again opened his mouth and planted his foot firmly inside it. How can he justify calling the Roads Ministers actions "appalling"? The Roads Minister is not condoning illegal street racing, illegal drag racing or unsafe practice in any way. The 'auction prize' that Mr Roozendaal has offered is at a legal drag strip, with international safety standards in place for the control of such an event, with a professional driver.

The comparison Mr Scruby makes between this event and the tragic accident in the US is laughable in the extreme. I ask Mr Scruby to demonstrate to the public the direct comparison, citing a lack of safety equipment, and lack of crowd control at the US event as contributing factors. Both of which are addressed at the Western Sydney International Dragway.

I respectfully suggest Mr Scruby, and his 'compatriot in outrage", shadow roads minister Mr Andrew Fraser, attend an event at WSID and see for themselves the standards of safety and enjoyment that people garner from partaking in the event in such an orgasnised and professional manner.

Sincerely

The Cut Snake

Reference:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21969126-2,00.html

Water, wasters and w*nkers: Buzzword au-go-go!

Dear Sirs

I write in response to recent articles highlighting the new buzzword of "Oasis Change" that have been appearing in your and other newspapers of late.

In particular I write to express distaste at the fundamental principles behind the decision of oasis changers.

The article in the Sunday Telegraph of 17 June 2007 belies the true nature of the oasis changer, and their inherent inability to adapt to a situation that is increasingly forced upon us all.

A family had decided to move from Brisbane to Armidale to escape the drought. Luckily for the family, the father seems to have a lucrative job that he can undertake working via the internet from almost anywhere.
He said "his family was sick of restrictions that have banned spas and children's play pools and allowed just three watering cans of water for outdoor use per week.
"At the end of the day you get tired of that" he said."

Why not adapt? I'm sure you would like to showcase your self-worth via a large home, pleasant grounds, and large swimming pool. Wouldnt we all. But, why not showcase yourself through other means? Recycling? Lowering water usage? Swimming at the beach? Building a modern sustainable residence, instead of avoiding the problem?

This continent is dry, and we had best get used to it.

Sincerely

The Cut Snake


References:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21767341-1702,00.html
http://www.aurorapropertygroup.com.au/
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,21767383-5011140,00.html
http://www.eurekareport.com.au/iis/iis.nsf/ak/z3WENa?opendocument
http://www.realestate.com.au/review/may072/oasis_change.html
http://www.hotspotting.com.au/