That is the question state lawmakers are debating in a bill that bans texting while driving.
Makes sense to me, especially for teenagers, who can't drive anyway. Some will cry "nanny state," but if were up to them, we'd not have seatbelts, baby seats, or airbags.
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I totally agree with outlawing texting while driving. Then again, I can't do it without looking down at my phone, unlike my kids who don't even have to look at their phone anymore.
The trouble lies in the fact that it will be impossible to tell if someone is texting or dialing their phone, or using their MP3 player on their phone, or looking at pictures on their phone, or reading directions off their phone, or reading a note they had previously written on their phone (such as an address). There is no way a police officer in another car can tell what is being done on the phone, and this will eventually lead to no cell phone usage at all while driving, which I do not agree with.
My phone has GPS navigation on it for crying out loud. That's what it's for.
I would hate to see any members of the GOP get hurt while "tweeting" their frustrations about OWEbama or the erosion of their influence. This law would protect them, right?
It's amazing how libs can turn any discussion into a jab at Republicans. I can't wait till Nov 2012.
Well here's cute. As acommuter I spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel. I choose to use my time by "sounding out" things that are on my mind.
Our company has a policy aginst use of cell phones (text or talk) while driving. Maybe three or four times, I was flagged down by a security guard at the gate entry.
He or she approached me to remind me of the policy on cell phone usage. I showed them that my phone was not in use and openly acknowledged that I was just talking to myself.
So, I wonder, how will officers enforce the texting law. If an officer suspects a motorist, simply by posture, of texting will they make a stop and demand that the motorist surrender their cell phone for inspection.
I understand that texting can be a distraction and could lead to an accident. But, the State of Kansas already has inattentive driving laws on the books.
Aren't we inviting more intrusion by trying to describe which acts constitute a higher level of inattention?
Holding the steering wheel with ones knee is probably a more dangerous manuever. Shall we specify that in legislation also.
Parting shot: As for car-seats for infants I am in full agreement. Adults simply ought to be left to their own devices. Any adult capable of driving is aware of teh potential result of an accident.
I think it is clearly their decision whether or not to take that extra measure. Seat belts usage for adults should be an adult decision. Seat belt enforcement is principally used as a means to stop motorist and fine them when the driver are otherwise safely operating a motorized vehicle.
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"There is no way a police officer in another car can tell what is being done on the phone"
Works both ways - cops will still be doing it. Just kills me when I see one jabbering on his cell, doing a rolling stop, then turning w/o signaling. No clue.
I have noticed those things as well. You'd think they would want to lead by example, but it seems they think they can do it because nobody is going to pull them over and give them a ticket in a patrol car.
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