Geez, what’s up with all these people with their panties in a bunch because they might have to pass an electric vehicle? Do they really think the islands are going to be overrun with a billion of these quiet unobtrusive things creating gridlock in their driveway?

I personally would rather have a NEV in front of me instead of one of Susie’s two stroke mosquitoes. Sorry, Susie, they look like fun, help the tourists walk on the ferry. You’re the best, but they are nasty little buggers. Anyway, I digress.

I currently have one of the evil NEVs commuting home with me on Beaverton Valley Road. The person driving has a little flashing light on top, is incredibly thoughtful when he sees my big gas-sucking SUV coming up his battery charger. He pulls over before I have to hit the brakes, and I pass without death defining antics with a gravel truck, all is well. We both make it home, unscathed, he uses no gas, making no noise, is helping the environment. Thanks, whoever you are, you are helping to save the planet, and I promise to get an electric vehicle as soon as they make a four-door.

Are these thing’s really a safety issue? Not … I would say those bike tour folks are a safety issue; what about people riding their horses on the road? Besides, who cares, it’s a free country, go for it, have fun be safe and if not, get off of my hood.

Meanwhile, don’t we have bigger problems to worry about? The economy is in the toilet, our schools are under funded, what’s up with the blanking CAO, how about the Solid Waste Transfer Station. Self rule is more incompetent government. Bhah! We live on little islands; relax, these things are not going to be a problem.

Go for it, Gov. Gregoire. Thanks, Kevin, full slow ahead! County Council members — lead, or follow and get out of our way. This bill shows creative thoughtful Legislature for a change.

To the rest of you, you watch too much FOX news!

Paul Le Baron
Friday Harbor