I have bitten my tongue for 17 years of residing here in Fountain Hills but today, as two cars nearly hit me in the crosswalk of Saguaro and Fountain Hills Boulevard, I shall be forthcoming and honest.

I have seldom seen drivers who are worse in their driving as I see here in Fountain Hills. Drivers seldom keep to the speed limit, they seldom signal, they talk on their phones and text and, many a time, they run red lights. There is little to no concern for people crossing the street, even in a crosswalk.

There is no excuse for traveling the roads at 70 mph and for giving the finger when you honk at them or shake your head. It is not a safe place by any stretch of the imagination and it makes me feel ashamed of the town. Where are the law enforcers? Speed traps and video cameras must be put in place.

This has gone on for too long now and it is far too dangerous. This is not a personal attack, it is reality in our beloved town.