The state election siren call has sounded and they rise like zombies from the grave all nicely ironed and polished, no creases or shiny backsides, slippery tongues nicely oiled and greased. They all will perform like Pavlov's dog, full of useless, empty promises which we all know are blatant lies.
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The lift at Unanderra is now a hot topic and you have to wonder why this obvious necessity was not dealt with when the station was upgraded as everyone with intelligence knew it was needed, but as we are all aware, if politicians do not use it who gives a rat's.
There is a new player this time round, but I ask can a leopard change its spots, it will be the same old story as to whoever wins or loses, there will be another snout in the public purse sucking the very life out of the people's chances of ever getting an honest government to manage this state. That is, unless you live in Sydney.
Brian George, Berkeley
It is beyond me why common sense does not prevail at times when major decisions need to be made and implemented. Some years ago one simply walked with due care over the rail crossing at Unanderra rail. That, of course, was prior to the closing off of the road and the construction of the notorious stairs, similar to Dapto. Why oh why is this option not exercised to make access available for everyone who needs to get to the trains? Surely a much more cost-effective solution and, dare I say, a bit of common sense being exercised. It works at Dapto and I'm sure many more rail stations.
Dianne Bourne, Warilla
Here we are in the middle of the state elections and Labor has forgotten to put the high speed train on the usual political agenda. Perhaps the high speed lift at Unanderra Station has now got top priority since the world saw disabled people risking their lives to catch a train.
Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has no intention whatsoever to provide funding for any sort of access to this transport black spot.
Unanderra is in Labor's heartland and counts for nothing.
Dave Cox, Corrimal
Tony Stoddart is the chairman of the Campaign Against Speed Camera Injustice (CASCI), which was formed due to false tickets being issued by the Balgownie Road speed camera, installed for the state government by Redflex.
Most speed cameras in NSW are supplied and installed by Redflex Traffic Systems of Australia.
It is apparent that most of the early false tickets were issued during a three- month period when pulses generated by pile-driving at a nearby construction site affected the piezometer loop in the road and activated the camera.
An example was a milk truck that dynamometer testing proved could not achieve the speed the driver was accused of.
The RTA issued a written apology to the driver.
CASCI was formed to support the hundreds of drivers who were issued with fines from this camera that they did not have the means to contest in court. Some drivers lost their licences and their employment as a consequence.
More than three years ago, the NSW Auditor-General found this camera was one of many that had zero safety benefit.
It is apparent that the government is in no rush to remove its potential revenue raiser. Perhaps its agencies hope a change of government will allow them to turn the camera on again.
Allan Pryor, Figtree
