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Reading This Column While Driving is Dangerous

Brian1068 Wrote: Dec 18, 2009 7:26 PM

While Doug's solution seems sensible on the surface, enforcement of existing laws and a rigorous public education campagain will save lives. More government regulation that compels cell phone manufacturers to install software to curb bad behavior sounds like an expansion of the nanny state to me, certain to generate additional costs to the consumer. Plus, why can't the passengers in my car text or otherwise use the full potential of their phones - activities that will be disabled should Doug's plan prevail. More personal responsibility and less government involvement please.

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Reading This Column While Driving is Dangerous

We all know it’s dangerous to be driving a car while talking on a handheld cell phone or texting someone, right? It’s the driver’s fault for driving distracted and causing a collision. Bizarrely enough, certain trial lawyers might disagree with you. The finger is now being pointed not at the negligent driver, but at his cell phone carrier and manufacturer. Wireless companies appear to be the new tort target for not telling people what we all already know: driving while distracted is unsafe.

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