PelhamToday received the following letter from a reader with questions about the eclipse.
I live in Ridgeway. I think as cool as this eclipse is, there is not enough caution being taken.
I work with kids under six. Yes, most will be able to understand - leave your glasses on - what about the kids that don't? Are we going to have an explosion of children under a certain age who have eye issues or are blind?
What about traffic? It's almost time. Let's stop in the middle of the road - crash. Theft - a bunch of people staring at the sun in a crowded area. It is a pick-pocketers dream.
Animals - People bring their dogs with them to see the eclipse. Should dogs get glasses?
I'm older. I try to be a positive person, but I don't see a positive outcome. I don't know if people are lazy, fed up or have lost sight of the big picture, but people seem to be getting stupider or more reckless or maybe both.
I genuinely hope things go well, but I'm skeptical. I will have all the blinds closed in the house to reduce the risk to my animals. I will be in my backyard, glasses on, for the event.
These are my opinions.
Stay safe.
B. Drury
Ridgeway
