I would challenge Ms. Cheney

to submit the research which causes her to conclude area restaurants are

disinterested in the welfare of their customers. There's really never

a reason to drink and drive because Peachtree City is home to 24-hour

taxi service. At times, this company is supplemented by the services of

another regional cab company whose presence is often noted at a variety

of Peachtree City establishments.

Not only are these transportation

options available to help keep unsafe drivers off our roads, a number

of restaurants post visible notices to this effect. At times, the proprietor

of one of these companies is so assertive as to visit bars when full,

and make contact with as many patrons as possible to be sure customers

are aware of the available service.

Operations such as Chili's,

LongHorn Steakhouse, Hangar 74, Y-Knot, and Ruby Tuesday's are just a

few of your local restaurants with suggestions posted, and with staff

willing and ready to call for any customer who desires.

Additionally, on New Year's

Eve 2002, Peachtree City's 24-hour taxi company partnered with Hangar

74 to provide every customer a ride home at no charge if requested. Is

this not responsible?

Finally, with all due respect

to The Citizen, on New Year's Eve 2001, this same company submitted a

press release to all local media, citing the quantity of intoxicated drivers

it helped keep off our roads. Unfortunately, this press release was never

published, depriving readers of this very positive information.

The real issue here is personal

responsibility, thoughtful citizenship, and simple planning. It is not

difficult for any gainfully employed and otherwise responsible adult to

budget a little of their fun money as insurance for the safety of themselves

and others later in their evening.

M. Maxiane Moody

Peachtree City, Ga.