Very personal reason to oppose DUI plan

I read with concern that local lawmakers won preliminary approval to reinstate the licenses of those who have four DUIs on their record. There may be a few who when receiving their license would comply with the restrictions, but many in this group have a chronic issue with alcohol and other drugs and would again be a menace to society.

I am not naive - I realize that every day on our roadways, some of these individuals are driving without a license and possibly under the influence, but I am asking that our lawmakers not endorse this practice by reinstating their driver's license. I speak from personal experience - my husband and dog were killed by a man who stole a car, jumped a curb in our neighborhood, and hit them while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He had never had a valid driver's license and was on parole from a previous DUI.

He cared nothing for our laws and had no remorse regarding his actions.

Anyone who has been convicted of four DUIs should not be on our roads - public safety would be at even greater risk.

Susan Long

Batavia