I see both sides of this argument. Obviously the laws are intended to balance the need for safety from those around the texter with the texters freedom and right to manage themselves. But we, as a society, have grown way too comfortable with allowing the Government to Nanny us and while some have willingly given up liberties in exchange for safety – others of us have had those liberties pried from us a gunpoint (or gavel point) in some cases.
I tend to dislike pre-emptive laws at face value: Anti drunk driving laws, gun restriction laws, anti drug laws, etc. And I reject the Nanny state out of hand. I would much prefer increasing the penalties for the consequences.
Drunk driving laws don’t really work. We hear about people being arrested for drunk driving all the time and there is a high rate of recidivism. They only give the police one more reason to harass otherwise law abiding citizens. Instead, make them pay for the consequences (when there are any) for their actions. Texting and driving will be the same thing.
I also have a problem with applying those laws across the nation. I’m more inclined to be afraid of texting drivers in highly populated areas. That doesn’t really apply when you are out in the middle of nowhere.
Lets use some common sense in the application of these laws before we hand over more civil liberties to the anxious of us who want to be protected from everything regardless of the cost to their neighbors.
MEPHISTOPHELES: I like where your thinking. If someone has the right to run me off the road while texting or drinking then I should have the right to shoot them in the head. And best of all no recidivism. You know of course your kind of a moron. Laws restricting amoral and dangerous behavior are necessary for a functioning society and the common good. You probably think the book “Lord of the Flies” was a wonderful fairy tail. That is if you read at all.
Mephistopheles over 7 years ago
I see both sides of this argument. Obviously the laws are intended to balance the need for safety from those around the texter with the texters freedom and right to manage themselves. But we, as a society, have grown way too comfortable with allowing the Government to Nanny us and while some have willingly given up liberties in exchange for safety – others of us have had those liberties pried from us a gunpoint (or gavel point) in some cases.
I tend to dislike pre-emptive laws at face value: Anti drunk driving laws, gun restriction laws, anti drug laws, etc. And I reject the Nanny state out of hand. I would much prefer increasing the penalties for the consequences.
Drunk driving laws don’t really work. We hear about people being arrested for drunk driving all the time and there is a high rate of recidivism. They only give the police one more reason to harass otherwise law abiding citizens. Instead, make them pay for the consequences (when there are any) for their actions. Texting and driving will be the same thing.
I also have a problem with applying those laws across the nation. I’m more inclined to be afraid of texting drivers in highly populated areas. That doesn’t really apply when you are out in the middle of nowhere.
Lets use some common sense in the application of these laws before we hand over more civil liberties to the anxious of us who want to be protected from everything regardless of the cost to their neighbors.
charliekane over 7 years ago
_Thank God our Second Amendment rights are not similarly trampled! _
(sigh)
Zev over 7 years ago
So do Trump’s tweets.
DrDon1 over 7 years ago
Unfortunately, there are some who only believe in the Law of the Jungle.
Mr. Blawt over 7 years ago
Just as not being allowed to shoot someone infringes on your 2nd Amendment rights.
Dtroutma over 7 years ago
Deadlier than drunk drivers.. They need to stop saying “distracted driving”" and specify if they’re on phones when accidents occur!
Cerabooge over 7 years ago
We need more “smart cars” using wifi. Then the car can detect that the driver is texting – and smash the vehicle into a light pole.
NRHAWK Premium Member over 7 years ago
MEPHISTOPHELES: I like where your thinking. If someone has the right to run me off the road while texting or drinking then I should have the right to shoot them in the head. And best of all no recidivism. You know of course your kind of a moron. Laws restricting amoral and dangerous behavior are necessary for a functioning society and the common good. You probably think the book “Lord of the Flies” was a wonderful fairy tail. That is if you read at all.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 7 years ago
Not to worry….there are no more laws.
edward thomas Premium Member over 7 years ago
Not with this idiot administration! The only laws are, “Do what I want!”