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In co.general Bri <noone@noplace.com> wrote:
> It is not hard at all.  If a police officer sees you holding a phone.  You are
> distracted and busted, it is that simple.  You do not have to make a moving
> traffic violation in front
> of the law, therre are other laws are for that.  The law is NO cell phones
> being used
> by the driver (or something similar).

Prompting an increase in the number of handsfree units in cars
rendering the law unenforceable and doing NOTHING to solve
the problem of the increased risk cellphone users present to
other drivers.  So why pass a useless law?

> This is the way that laws are being passed in other states and I am completely
> in support
> of any laws restricting the use of cell phones in the car.

I am in favor of laws that work in other states.  Can you provide
any evidence whatsoever these laws have increased safety?

I bet you $100 you can't.

> I have no idea why anyone would argue that using a cell phone would not affect
> driving.

I never said that.    I felt the need to correct your ignorance in the
matter of the dividing line not lying between handsfree vs. handheld phones.
And you never even thanked me.  Some people's children.

> It may not affect yours, but it is very clear that MANY people cannot drive
> well when using a cell phone.  These laws would protect us from the idiots, not
> you, Dan.

Actually, they would also prevent me from enjoying my free speech
to the fullest.  If I can't survey random people about the current
whereabouts of Prince Albert, what good is life?

> Apparently you are one of the very few drivers that is a competant, coordinated
> cell phone user that can drive with one hand and  dial with the other, without
> ever
> looking at the telephone.

Just because I can does not mean I do.  

> However, I bet you eventually you will make a
> bonehead manuever, even if you do not admit it.

If I ever do so, be assured I will admit it.  

Just for my amusement, what's your driving record look like?
Clean?  Muddy?  Downright ugly?  Ever caused an accident, Bri?

-DanD

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