Re: Should Md. Ban Cell phones in cars?

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From: Roy Shroyer
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 18:32

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> He's saying that he doesn't want to see additional laws which would
> explicitly ban the use of cell phones in cars.

EXACTLY
>
> But, he's also saying that IF a person is involved in an accident and
> IF it's proven that the driver's use of a cell phone while driving
> contributed to the accident, THEN he'd like to see provisions for
> more severe penalties.

Right again

> I think this can be extended to any form of "intentional"
> distraction that contributes to an accident.

The gov't can't conclusively prove whether you spilled your Big Mac on your
shirt, or if you were changing CD's in your stereo when you cause an
accident

One thing is for sure regarding cell phones:  the gov't CAN determine if and
when someone was on a cellphone, who he/she was talking to, and for how
long, whenever they want.  Probably in the name of national security.  I
don't agree with that philosphically.  But after nearly being on the
receiving end of cellphone-inspired poor driving several times myself, I
believe that there should be accountability if the at-fault driver was shown
to be talking on the phone when the accident occurred.

At least make them pay if they f**k up because of their cell phone!!

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From: "Roy Shroyer" <badcam@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Should Md. Ban Cell phones in cars?
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 12:32:50 -0600
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