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Re: Should Md. Ban Cell phones in cars?

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From: Marc
Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 08:53
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The Real Bev <bashley@myrealbox.com> wrote:
>RickW wrote:
>> 
>> "Roy Shroyer" <badcam@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > > > That said, I believe that if there is conclusive proof that the person at
>> > > > fault in the accident was talking on the cellphone when the accident
>> > > > occurred, that there should be severe penalites added, akin to the penalites
>> > > > assigned when the driver at fault is drunk.
>
>In addition:  similar penalties for driving while adjusting the radio,
>eating, shaving, yelling at your dog/child, putting on makeup, reading,
>etc.?  That's like punishing people for having bad thoughts even though
>they haven't actually done anything illegal or immoral.

Just like punishing drunks that haven't crashed?

Are you for or against punishing those that put others at risk on the
public roads?

Marc
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From: Marc <whineryy@yifan.net>
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Subject: Re: Should Md. Ban Cell phones in cars?
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