Wasting time and gasoline

I’m in total agreement with Bob Patterson (6/11, Letters), who is frustrated by stopping at traffic lights when there is no opposing traffic. Living in Pleasant Hill and driving west to Overland Park across Highway 150, I can think of at least three “dumb” stoplights. That’s before getting to the Kansas state line.

Drive-through windows are also a complete waste of fuel and time. Admittedly, there are times that I use a drive-through before a business opens its doors. However, when you pass a fast-food restaurant with a line of cars waiting to order, the gas consumed idling is mind-boggling.

Folks waiting in drive-throughs could probably reduce the size of their gas bill and their waistlines by walking a few yards to order that burger.

Mitch Hanna
Pleasant Hill