Recently, there have been numerous articles on the benefits of exercise in all forms of media: how it aids in the prevention of many health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and others.

July 23, 2010 12:35 am

Tourists on Segway scooters cruise past the White House, in Washington

Then there are the articles about the burgeoning waistlines of so many Americans.

So tell me: Do we really need Segways to explore Fredericksburg? ["Downtown Segway tours get approval," July 14].

Come on, folks, leave those things parked, get some exercise, and you'll also find you can see so much more if you walk.

Josephine Dodt

Spotsylvania