Why I hate lollipop men and women (2)

[Martin Cassini]

Lollipop men and women facing the axe from council cuts have sparked claims that children will face greater danger as a result. In 2009, twelve under-18s were killed or hurt on UK roads every day. Prof John Wann of Holloway College says that children's perception of speed is undeveloped (is that stating the obvious?) Like Brake, he wants more regulation. They see the symptoms. I see the cause. The reason roads are dangerous is because they are ruled by priority, which grants ownership of the road to drivers and puts onus on children to beware motorists. By replacing priority with equality, and putting the onus on motorists to beware children, there will no longer be a "need" for lollipop men and women. Sorry if that means job losses, but they could be re-deployed in more constructive community roles. See also my post of 27 Dec 2010. Observer report here.