GUN CONTROL? How about CAR control?

We at Harmony on the Highways are saddened by the news out of Fullerton, CA this week. The tragedy involving Anaheim Angels Pitcher, Nick Adenhart, 22, is just the type of thing we hope to bring more light to. As stated, on our website, 48% of all US highway fatalities are alcohol related. We find that to be absolutely unacceptable! The other driver, Thomas Gallo, also 22, is being charged with a list of related offenses, BUT! this is his SECOND DWI!!!! When do we hold the justice system accountable for such tragedies? Should the Defense Attorney and the Judge be held just as responsible as Mr. Gallo? They did collaborate for his freedom to do this AGAIN! No matter who is responsible beyond Mr. Gallo, the Adenhart family still has a missing piece.

We bring to your attention our cause. AWARENESS. It goes far beyond, just behind the wheel. Had the authorities involved in Mr. Gallo's case, (and ALL DUI/DWI cases) been more forward thinking, then maybe this type of repeat danger on the highway will be addressed properly. Tougher punishment for 1st time offenders is in order! We have followed some news services on-line regarding this case and have found it shocking that some people actually defend Mr. Gallo and others like him. The topic of gun control has even appeared in some comments. Gun control, really? The evidence that guns kill people, is flat, however, people with guns killing people has extraordinary amounts of evidence. In our research, we found, that more people are killed in and by cars than by any other source. Even more than by natural disasters and, yes GUNS! So why are we not screaming at our legislators for CAR CONTROL!?

At Harmony on the Highways, we ARE "screaming" car control and we are "screaming" it at you, the everyday driver. Friends, we say it again; as a driver you have one responsibility, control that vehicle. In order to do that, you must be absolutely coherent at all times and practice awareness every mile you travel. You can't do this if hindered by alcohol, drugs, fatigue or distractions. Our goal is to improve highway safety, reduce property damage and return driver respect to the highways. We would like to send our prayers and sympathy to the Adenhart and other families involved. We hope you get whatever justice you seek.

Thanks for reading and PLEASE DO NOT DRINK and DRIVE!