08-14-2008, 04:17 AM
Dr. J,
It was not my intention to get into a pissing match with you.
In the past I have admired many of your thoughtful posts on many subjects.
On the subject of roundabouts you seem to have a more narrow and passionate view; i.e. never discussing the drawbacks, only the proponent's position.
Way back in college in my speech and debate classes, we were taught that in order to make strong and persuasive arguments, one should first study and learn to argue the opposition's point of view. Play devil's advocate as it were.
I think that an OBJECTIVE study is a fabulous idea, but I don't think that that was what I was hearing from you. I would hope to hear from you (as a well studied person on the issue) a discussion which embraces the difficulties associated with roundabouts.
If you go back and read my first post on the issue, I was mainly discussing stop-gap solutions while studies and planning were done and the need to acquire right of ways NOW while it is as easy as it ever will be.
I think that connectivity and a secondary road system plan is of utmost importance.
Aloha neighbor,
Dan
Bob, Have you sent your engineer friend a map of Puna? LOL!
Dan
It was not my intention to get into a pissing match with you.
In the past I have admired many of your thoughtful posts on many subjects.
On the subject of roundabouts you seem to have a more narrow and passionate view; i.e. never discussing the drawbacks, only the proponent's position.
Way back in college in my speech and debate classes, we were taught that in order to make strong and persuasive arguments, one should first study and learn to argue the opposition's point of view. Play devil's advocate as it were.
I think that an OBJECTIVE study is a fabulous idea, but I don't think that that was what I was hearing from you. I would hope to hear from you (as a well studied person on the issue) a discussion which embraces the difficulties associated with roundabouts.
If you go back and read my first post on the issue, I was mainly discussing stop-gap solutions while studies and planning were done and the need to acquire right of ways NOW while it is as easy as it ever will be.
I think that connectivity and a secondary road system plan is of utmost importance.
Aloha neighbor,
Dan
Bob, Have you sent your engineer friend a map of Puna? LOL!
Dan