THE protest for a safety camera on Bolton Road, Radcliffe, is surely a reflection of the good that still exists in the world, where people with a conscience and a sense of compassion and injustice, unite to make it a safer better place.

This was magnified by the large number of drivers, held up by the protest, who were patient, supportive and understanding. The protest was born out of the tragic death of 15-year-old Natalie Pickwick-Jones, and is specifically aimed at making the neighbourhood a safer, and hence a healthier, place for children to live and grow up in.

If nothing else, it has brought a little peace and satisfaction to the hearts and minds of those who took part. At least they know they have done their bit. Many campaigns such as this only unite a few who want to make the world a safer, better place.

Others, such as the Asian Tsunami and Children in Need, unite the world and, as they say, every little helps.

The sad thing is though that some people don't want to contribute a penny or a second to making the world a better place, they are only in it for what they can get out of it, only interested in making their own self-centred world a better place.

These people, minority though they may be, almost certainly let the side down. Indeed, they let the human race down.

We should be able to live together on our roads without killing one another and also be able to tolerate one another as we walk, horseride, cycle or drive.

If we can't respect and tolerate each others different modes of transport then what chance does the rest of the world have of respecting one another and tolerating different faiths.

If the world is to be a better place, not only do we need more people to unite to make the roads safer, we need a change in the law.

Peace on the roads might not seem all that significant to some but it is surely a small step, maybe not towards a more peaceful world but towards a more peaceful UK - who doesn't want that?

ROADPEACE MEMBER