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The Real Bev 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.
> 
> 
>>>I think you misunderstood.  I don't want more laws governing my actions.  I
>>>feel that the individual should be held accountable for his actions, however.
>>
>>Sorry, I'm confused.  First you said you'd like to see severe penalties
>>added, and now you're saying you don't want more laws governing
>>your actions..  But I think we agree the answer is to educate people
>>and promote personal responsibility, not pass more stupid laws.
> 
> 
> Is there a ticketable category for "unsafe driving while not in control"? 
> Evidence might be weaving, inappropriate speed or lane change, striking
> persons or objects with the vehicle, etc.
> 
> I don't think there's any way of educating the irresponsible, the best you
> can do is slap them silly or put them where they can't hurt anyone.
> 

I have a much better idea.

Cellphones should be equipped with an explosive charge that will go off if 
the line is open (someone is talking on the cellphone) and the airbag goes off.

Anyone who wrecks from their inattention due to yakking on their cell will 
lose a hand.

I guarantee that people will either not drive while talking on their 
cellphone, or they'll soon be nicknamed "Lefty".

And of course I'm kidding.

But it _would_ solve the problem of idiots driving 2-ton lead sleds without 
paying more attention to their cars than to the people they could just hang 
up on.



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