What could be reason to shun seniors?

All articles in the Herald pointed to our representatives in

Illinois repealing the law that road tests senior citizens. Yet now

we find out that it has hit a roadblock. To all representatives

who voted no, here are the facts.

The Secretary of State’s Office did a comprehensive study

and found out that seniors are among the safest drivers. This alone

should have repealed the law.

The Illinois Department of Transportation stated that the older

we get, the fewer the accidents. This alone should have repealed the law.

The two main causes of accidents are speeding and distracted

driving. It is common knowledge that seniors don't speed and the

Herald stated crash statistics reveal that young drivers are most

prone to breaking the law due to distracted driving. This a!one should have repealed the law.

Young drivers pay the highest insurance rates because of their

limited experience, their statistically higher risk of getting into an

accident, and they are more likely to file a claim. This alone

should have repealed the law.

DUIs, road rage, car racing, fleeing and eluding police,

carjacking and having guns in the car are all crimes done by the

younger population. This alone should have repealed the law.

An article in the Herald stated that seniors pass their tests more

than the general population. This a!one should have repealed the law!

Illinois stands alone on this issue. Forty-nine other states never road test

seniors and say it is discriminatory and unconstitutional. This alone

should have repealed the law.

Senior voices need to be heard. Write, call or email and let our

representatives know we demand equality and justice. They have

no right to target an age group that have all the redeeming facts

on their side. What could possibly be their opposition? Illegal

ageism?

Barbara Bodnarchuk

Arlington Heights