In response to Stephen M. Sward’s letter (“Red lights are warranted,” April 6, Auburn Reporter), how could a rational person be in such blind support of such a questionable issue as red light cameras?

Yes, an IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) report from 2011 showed that the cameras reduced fatal accidents from red light running by 24 percent. However, since many other studies have shown much smaller drops or even increases in accidents, maybe they deserve a second look. In fact, nine states prohibit them, and a Florida judge just ruled them unconstitutional.

Considering the opposition shown nationally and locally, I, for one, think it is showing great awareness and community support by addressing the red light camera issue by this City Council person.

The real question is: are the Auburn red light cameras saving lives or just creating an unknown amount of money for our city to use however they want because law-abiding, honest citizens like you and I don’t ask questions?

– Kaitlin Wolter