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Published October 11, 2008 04:45 pm - THE PEOPLE SPEAK: Uninsured drivers should not prosper The Sept. 27 ad against state Rep. George Faught should have been published in the comic strip with the rest of the cartoons. In the ad, fictional characters, Louise and Tom, were discussing the car accident of their fictional friend, Walt. Tom said Faught's bill, HB 3380, would have cut out payments for pain and suffering in cases like Walt's. What Tom didn't explain to Louise is what "cases like Walt's" means, so please allow me to explain it to Louise and the rest of the Phoenix readers.
The case is Walt was driving his car illegally, without the state required liability coverage. Faught's bill would have limited insurance awards for uninsured motorists who are involved in accidents. The uninsured motorist could still receive payments for medical expenses, property and lost wages, but an award for vague "pain and suffering" claims would not be allowed. This bill passed the House 90-8, with every local representative voting for it. Unfortunately, the bill stalled in the Senate. In fact, it was never even allowed to come before the committee. There is one thing I can agree with Tom on. Faught can start this bill all over again next year, and I sure hope he does. To quote The Oklahoman in their support of the bill, "The issue resonates with the law-abiding among us." It is just wrong for Walt and other uninsured drivers to hit the jackpot at the expense of those of us who pay our insurance premiums. My advice to Tom and Louise, talk to your friend Walt about driving illegally or go back to the funny papers. Melanie Grayson Muskogee 
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