ANGELS ON TRACK--

There is a radio ad playing regularly in Ohio which asserts, “Bad railroad crossings kill good drivers” then it encourages listeners to visit their web site entitled “Angels on Track” and make a donation, of course.

Regardless of how noble this outfit may be, their basic premise is wrong.

A good driver, among countless other skills, is one who has learned to “Stop, Look and Listen” when confronted with a challenging railroad crossing.

Whether a crossing has signals or barriers—or not; whether they are operating—or not, a good driver will do whatever is necessary to insure there is no train approaching before he or she attempts to cross the tracks.

A good driver in that situation assumes responsibility for their own safety.

The implication of this outfit’s slick slogan clearly attempts to shift that burden to something or someone else.

Besides, how often have you seen some ding-a-ling weaving around the crossing gates, or, simply blowing across an unguarded crossing with nary a look in either direction—and, more than likely jacking their jaw on their cell phone the entire time.

Sorry, Angels on Track. If I am moved to contribute to a cause, I will do it with an outfit that is as truthful with its assertions as it is noble in its goals.