The bible says we reap what we sow. It would be karmic justice for those opposed to pruning the trees along that section of road had one come down on their car, with equally tragic results for their loved ones. If their child's school bus was similarly struck would they be so defensive of leaving the trees as is? I wonder if they were dependent on that highway for their livelihood, as many are, would they be patiently waiting so they could get through to work, or if they had received word a loved one was hospitalized and close to death? These are the people that are truly thinking and speaking as children.