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I would have to say most definitely no. It's yet another ridiculous
government micro-management of our lives. It's downright disgusting.

If you're wondering, I have a cell phone. I usually keep it in the car too.
The thing is that I hardly ever use it, maybe 5-10 minutes per month at
most. I'd have to say 95% of the time I use it the car is stopped or I'm not
in the car at all. The only reason I have it is to make life easier for the
times the car breaks and I'm in the boondocks. Of course the one time that
happened I didn't have the phone with me. :) But anyway, I view many laws as
over-regulating things or attempts at micro-managing our lives. People can
handle these simple little aspects of their lives for themselves. The more
laws like this we have, the more of a dictatorship we become.

    Cory

"Bob Edwards" <bobedw@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:3E40C784.881CE850@nospam.com...
> Hand-Held Phone Ban Sought
>
> By Jo Becker
> Wednesday, February 5, 2003; Page B09
>
> Maryland lawmakers are considering a ban on driving while
> using a hand-held cell phone, legislation modeled after a law
> that took effect in New York state last year.
>
> Drivers could use hands-free technology, but those caught
> chatting on a hand-held device would face a misdemeanor
> charge and fine of up to $500. The bill, which a House
> committee debated yesterday, would exempt emergency calls
> such as those to 911.
>
> Supporters cite a recent study by the Harvard Center for Risk
> Analysis, which estimated that 2,600 deaths each year can be
> attributed to drivers using cell phones.
>
> Though similar bills in Maryland have failed, sponsors said
> they hope such statistics will help overcome opposition by
> the cellular industry and some residents.
>
> "There are those who are attached to their cell phones that
> feel that it would impinge on their ability to do business," said
> Del. Adrienne A. Mandel (D-Montgomery). "I understand
> that. But we're talking about saving lives."
> ==============================================
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26763-2003Feb4.html