IN response to the proposed traffic calming measures for a local estate (Moss Shaw, Radcliffe), one resident has written a letter to reiterate their views expressed in a previous letter, saying: "We the majority don't need these bumps, don't want these bumps, have actively opposed them, and it will continue to be so."

Therefore, might I be allowed to reiterate the views expressed in many of my previous letters: The majority of drivers don't feel the need to observe speed limits, don't want to observe speed limits, are actively opposed to them, and it will continue to be so. And, consequently, innocent people will continue to be killed.

Accordingly, until such time as this majority can be convinced that they contribute to a sick, selfish, senseless culture at the heart of our nation that destroys lives, work will continue towards that end.

What is the difference between Iraq and Britain? In Iraq careless talk costs lives; in Britain, careless drivers cost lives. Tony Blair said there was a moral case to support a war against Iraq because its regime destroys thousands of lives a year. Now that its regime has been deposed, might he now, and indeed his supporters, see a moral case for a war against Britain's car culture, which destroys thousands of lives a year?

Whatever their beliefs or views, few British citizens could fail to be moved by the suffering of the children who have become the innocent victims of this senseless war.

But how many are moved by, or are indeed aware of, the 200 innocent children who are killed, and the many more who are seriously injured, on the roads of Britain every year?

Allan Ramsay

Member of Roadpeace -- the National Charity for Road Traffic Victims

Ashcombe Drive

Radcliffe