THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, July 14, 1995 TAG: 9507130139
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 31 lines
I think that this city really has its priorities mixed up: At least 409 tickets have already been written for cruising. Why, when there is so much crime in this area?
Don't the police have anything better to do than count how many times a car drives up and down a road? Shouldn't they be putting more emphasis on drunken drivers, drug pushers and prostitutes? Did our forefathers mention anything in the Constitution about how many times a car can travel on a road in a three-hour period?
Being a parent, I'd much, much rather see my teenagers cruise than get into trouble the ``normal'' '90s way.
To get to an Oceanfront store, you have to park your car six blocks away or pay $5 or more. It's not like you can just pull up in front and park for free. You have to walk. So what is that road being used for at night when the cruisers come out?
Lay off these kids and let them enjoy their youth, trouble-free.
Jennifer Murphy
Virginia Beach by CNB