http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=708865Officials are acting much too slowly on a pressing problem: the epidemic of suspended or revoked driver's licenses in Wisconsin. The problem is wreaking havoc in Milwaukee County and elsewhere in the state.
By grounding workers, the problem slows the economy and exacerbates poverty. By punishing being broke more than bad driving - the single biggest reason for voided licenses is failure to pay fines - the suspensions betray American ideals. What's more, the glut of suspensions is clogging the courts and undermining respect for the law, particularly in Milwaukee's inner city, where the voided licenses are rife.
Lawmakers must end this epidemic by voiding the many laws that mandate or permit the suspension or revocation of driver's licenses for offenses unrelated to bad driving.I look through the solutions bit of the article later on. It mentions getting rid of suspensions for drug offenders, reinstating universal Driver's Ed in the public schools, make community service and installment plans available in lieu of suspensions for people who can't pay fines, however, nowhere do I see anything about improving public transportation.
There are times when I weep for this country.