Janklow Must Go

Why was Representative Bill Janklow (R-S.D.) allowed to drive with a record like his? I still don't see a purely political angle in this, but the reporting to date makes it clear that Janklow's arrogance and utter contempt for the safety of others made this kind of tragedy inevitable.

Janklow has gotten more than a dozen speeding tickets in recent years, state records show, and has been involved in at least eight accidents in the past 10 years. In the past, he has made light of his driving habits. His penchant for speed, in a state of vast distances and empty country roads, has been part of his political mystique.

If the facts alleged are proven, Janklow needs to spend some substantial time behind bars, contemplating the seriousness of his crime. He also needs to resign.