Lens Of Liberty

When you make a right turn in your car, you have to slow down a bit. But inBeaverton, Oregon, traffic lights were timed to go from yellow to red, withouttaking into account the time it takes to slow down – as if drivers are expected toturn at full speed. A Swedish-born electrical engineer noticed the problem, andanalyzed all the lights in town. But when he shared his research with officials, theirresponse was to fine him $500 for practicing engineering without a license. Theywere angry that anyone would question their traffic cameras – and they wanted thelicensing revenue. If they looked through the lens of liberty, they would knowthe government works for us, and every citizen has the right to ask government tosolve problems – tell your officials that right does not require a license.