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Alexandria's Dangerous Yellow-Light Game

Washington Times
3/9/2010

1. Define: dalliance, induced, cash cow

2. What type of article is this? What is the thesis? Do you find the argument persuasive? Why/why not?

3. What was the stated purpose of red-light cameras?

4. According to the article, what is the actual purpose of red-light cameras?

5. Why might cameras at intersections and shortened yellow light times result in more collisions?

5. Should local governments trade safety for increased revenue?

6. Why are cities strapped for cash?

7. What are cities’ options for dealing with budget deficits?

8. What do you think cities should do to deal with financial shortfalls?

9. Besides installing cameras at intersections and issuing tickets, what are some other things cities could do to raise more revenue?

10. If cities can’t raise more revenue in other ways, what should they do?

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