Congratulations to Alison Badger for the commendable restraint in her latest letter on the subject of impatient motorists.
She has resisted the temptation to respond in kind to the sarcastic comments unjustifiably directed to her and Graeme Weggery (Sun, June 21), because they had the temerity to express points of view which are contrary to that being propounded by Simon Loveridge.
I am still at a loss to understand his assertion that leaving home 10 minutes earlier to 'waddle off to the bus stop” would somehow generate an additional 10 minutes in which to have 'your cup of Chanui tea” etcetera; and conclude that this is an illustration of how easily logic can become a casualty when trying to score points with supposedly clever, but ultimately, self-defeating remarks.
With correspondence currently running at 5-0 against Mr Loveridge's contention that all traffic should be travelling at no less than the posted speed limit, so as not to impede his daily commute from Te Puke to Mount Maunganui and back. Perhaps he will have the nous to recognise the futility of his argument; and the good grace to accept Alison's well-intentioned advice to 'slow down and enjoy the ride”.

Tony Hinde, Tauranga.