Completely respect Mr. Richard James Sanders (Elmhurst, IL) rights to his own opinion. Supporters for "Kristens Law" however hold a higher regard for human life. If a child jaywalking were to be killed we anticipate ANY village would take the necessary steps to see that it would not happen again. Whether it be a fence, putting in a crosswalk, a stop sign, pedestrian warning sign, or simply enforcing the jaywalking laws in that specific location. In this instance Kristen was attempting to cross over to North Terrace Park via an unprotected area of railroad tracks that has taken other lives prior to her death. We need to recognize Parks, schools and other institutions along the tracks that attract children as high risk areas and make them safe regardless of cost or inconvenience. We cannot hold a child responsible for an error in judgment especially when that child pays the ultimate price. It is up to us as adults to provide the safest possible environment for our kids. We need to do a better job. We need to locate these high risk areas before loss of life occurs.