When we drive with our golf cart or our car is is really an endeavor based on 'trust.' When driving, we 'trust' that others in our community will follow the rules, not drive over lines, not tailgate, not speed, use signals, and not conduct themselves in any way that puts other Villagers in danger. In the past this was generally the case. In The Villages (and probably everywhere) these rules of civility have broken down. People constantly cut off other drivers, speed beyond belief, disregard roundabout rules ... and roundabout civility .. and break every rule of the road. Have you noticed how this has even broken down in parking lots like Publix? People just back out of spaces without looking, cut in front to get to a space, park their golf carts in front of the store(s), and speed through the lots with total disregard for the safety of other neighbors and community members. I don't ever remember a letter, editorial, or an article in The Sun that might have at least started a dialogue and awareness of this issue. It would seem to be a function of the Sun to create some awareness for these concerns. It seems to be time for our community paper to address this issue.
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