LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Wants More Respect
To the Editor:

Wednesday, June 27, I was riding my handicapped cart on Main Street. One of the traffic control officers pulled me over and demanded my license. I told him three things:

1. I am a handicapped person. 2. I live on Mackinac Island.

3. I have been using this cart for the last six years.

The young man said, "I don't care. I want to see your license." I told him, "If you feel that way, let's go and talk to your Chief."

We proceeded to the police headquarters, and the Chief refused to talk to me. However, I did hear the Chief tell the traffic control officer to apologize to me. He did say, "I'm sorry, but I still need to see your doctor's letter."

When are they going to stop picking on Island residents who are handicapped? It seems as if there is no respect for anyone anymore.

Thank you for listening to me.
Carrie L. Wellington
Mackinac Island