http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/ Switched Comments for http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 2:15PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/
(Speaking of stupidity, if you're really bored at work, the topic at Crabby's blog today is the "gay bomb." But you're probably better off staying far away from http://crankyfitness.blogspot.com/)
]]>Jun 13th 2007 2:18PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 2:21PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 2:33PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/We all can relay horror stories of accidents or near-misses, all due directly to one of the drivers on their cell phone. More than half people using them are doing so based on the fact they're pretentious. I am NOT impressed by the body count. Cell phone use while driving should be banned, except, of course, for law enforcement officials, firefighters, etc. Any congressional submitted bill should be very specific in spelling out who is allowed to use a cell phone while driving.
I had a clear driving record for 40 years. The last two, however, I've been involved in two accidents, BOTH I was hit from behind, and BOTH drivers of those vehicles were on their cell phone. Those records were promptly subpoenaed in the lawsuits that followed. The fact their negligence was proven paid my medical bills, but will never ease the suffering for the injuries they caused that will be with me the rest of my life.
Even better, impose strict penalties (as in C-A-N-C-E-L) by insurance companies who's insured drivers are involved in accidents where it can be proven they were on cell phones.]]>Jun 13th 2007 2:46PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/
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The problem is they arent killing themselves, ITS OTHERS THEY KILL. The whole thing of giving away drivers licenses like candy is part of the problem. You get a license if you can get the car to move forward not by demonstrating you have comand of the car in most situations. All the "safety" features (air bags, anti-lock brakes, and soon to be mandated traction control)they put on cars now also take being a responsible and capable driver out of the equation. ]]>Jun 13th 2007 4:00PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 4:03PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 4:12PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 4:16PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/http://www.switched.com/2007/06/12/banning-automotive-texting/Jun 13th 2007 4:18PM