This is in response to Karen Fitzpatrick’s letter to the editor, “Kyleigh’s Law Designed To Protect, Not Punish, Young Drivers,” that appeared in the July 8 issue of the of the Sentinel.

I’m confused, Ms. Fitzpatrick. You start out by saying that you agree with Mindy Shepetin’s letter (“Kyleigh’s Law Presents Dangers to Young Drivers,” Letters to the Editor, Sentinel, June 3), but you proceed to say the exact opposite of what her point of view was.

You state, “The ultimate reality is that young, inexperienced drivers rampantly use their cell phones while driving and carry more than one young nonrelated passenger in their cars.” You further state, “Law enforcement cannot reasonably ascertain the age of a driver in a moving vehicle.” How are you able to ascertain that “young” drivers rampantly use cell phones and such, yet, by your own words, law enforcement cannot figure out what appears to be so obvious to you? I emphatically disagree with these statements.

I am a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). I find your comments contradictory. This is a very important topic. Many people read this newspaper, and I feel we should, as responsible adults, be straightforward.

As a parent, I only want what’s best for my child, just like every other parent. I feel this law still needs to be looked at, and I believe I am in the majority here. Make no mistake about it, I am pro-law enforcement. When the time comes, my child will obey the law. But this is America, and at times we must disagree when we feel strongly about something. Common sense isn’t so common these days. Hopefully it will prevail regarding this law.

I feel we need to give today’s youth more credit and support. East Brunswick is my community, and I care about all our children, not just my own.

I feel these red stickers are just more red tape. I think this law can be enforced just as effectively without these identifiers.

Allan Barr East Brunswick