Iamsemisweet
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Whatever. Since you don't live in my state, your irresponsiblity and lack of concern for others' safety does not affect me. If the state where you drive does not prohibit cell phone use while driving, then so be it. But your attempt to defend the indefensible, and argue that you have some sort of "right" to endanger others is pretty laughable.
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YOU ARE DRIVING A 3500LB MASS OF STEEL AT 65MPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't care if you are GOD. Keep you attention on the fucking road. PERIOD. Its not just the potential for an accident, its also the possibility you kill someone, like a motorcyclist. Losts of people have driven drunk, and not got in an accident, and actually might not be bad drivers. NO FUCKING EXCUSE! you just DON'T do it!!!!
Sure I could share a needle with an AIDs patient and not get AIDs----Doesn't mean its a good idea!
Who said my attention wasn't on the road? You see, some people can actually talk on the phone while paying attention to the road. Neat, huh? You are painting every driver with a broad brush defined by a few people who can not pay attention to the road while doing other things. I suppose we should also ban having kids in the car, too. Chatty, screaming, and/or crying kids can distract, can't they? How many people are killed in vehicular accidents? Why not ban vehicles altogether, or lower the speed limit to 20 mph?
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If it was only you who might be affected, I would agree with you. Hell, if people are stupid enough to talk or text while driving, get them out of the gene pool, I say. Starting with you. Unfortunately, it is not that simple, which is why I agree with laws prohibiting the use of phones while driving. The problem is, when someone is drifting off into another lane because they are busy chatting with their BFF, other drivers are likely going to be involved in the potential accident. If you were just going to hit a tree and kill yourself, that is one thing. Taking someone along with you is something else entirely.
You may think you are behaving reasonably, but why should other drivers assume the risk you are wrong? When my state originally passed a law prohibiting texting and using a phone (other than through a headset) one could only be ticketed for violating it only as a secondary offense. Thankfully, the law was amended to allow a violation even if the driver is not violating any other laws. I am happy to be protected from people who think like you do.
You take the risk that someone isn't driving responsibly every single time you go out on the roads. Do we still have radios in cars? Do people still get in accidents because they weren't paying attention to the road, but to the radio? And, if I cause an accident involving other people, isn't it going to cost me exponentially more than if I just reduce my gene pool? I will pay a hefty fine and incur consequences that will significantly impair the rest of my life, if I live. I choose to enjoy my life to a certain degree, and there are plenty of drivers out there that are far less responsible on the road than I am without even their talking on the phone.
And, to let you know, when I'm on the Interstate, I tuck myself into the "slow" lane and keep with traffic while I'm on the phone. I feel safer between semi's that way.
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