Letters to the Editor Sample
Most newspapers publish letters from their readers. By writing a letter to an editor, you can not only voice your opinion, but also bring to public attention issues that are close to your heart. Letters published in newspapers often prompt authorities to take the necessary action. They may also encourage other readers to respond. Here is a sample letter on the topic of reckless driving.
Subject
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the harmful effects of reckless driving. In your letter you have to explain why reckless driving poses great danger to lives and property.
Sample letter
The Editor
The Times of India
Dear Sir or Madam
For the last two or three months there has not been a single day when road accidents did not occur in Mumbai. Most of these accidents were caused by reckless driving. Truck drivers and those who drink and drive are notorious for rash driving.
The other day I was horrified to witness a dreadful accident. A young biker and his wife were crushed to death when a speeding truck that came from behind ran over them. They died on the spot itself. I am sure that it was not an isolated incident. Countless innocent lives are lost on the roads, thanks to rash driving.
The concern with reckless driving is that it poses a significant threat not only to the driver but also to those who happen to be near him/her. Reckless drivers could kill children, animals and pedestrians. A car that spins out of control can damage other vehicles on the road. In addition, reckless driving can cause significant damage to property. Thus, it goes without saying that reckless driving is a public safety issue that must be properly addressed.
Yours faithfully
Gautam Menon
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