In light of this devastating tragedy of the Amtrak crash ["Rapid speedup," News, May 15], would seat belts have made a difference?
Beth Rose Macht
Long Beach

In light of this devastating tragedy of the Amtrak crash ["Rapid speedup," News, May 15], would seat belts have made a difference? Beth Rose Macht Long Beach

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