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How many people have been in an accident whilst arguing 2on2u Apr 2012 #1
Ray LaHood is a Republican - the timing for this wedge issue is too coincidental. kristopher Apr 2012 #17
Next will have to be: no kids in the car. They're sure as hell more distracting than cell phones williesgirl Apr 2012 #81
Watch this video: Then tell me texting and driving is like "... {making} waffles ..." panzerfaust Apr 2012 #72
My failure to put a sarcasm thingy or a humor icon has left 2on2u Apr 2012 #80
this was the first thing Hitler did Enrique Apr 2012 #2
Damn Nazis........ Stainless Apr 2012 #22
I've almost gotten hit several times by drivers who were distracted with their cell phones Art_from_Ark Apr 2012 #3
Distracted or negligent driving can be caused by anything. AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #34
Like I said, I have been almost hit several times by drivers who are engrossed in their damn phones Art_from_Ark Apr 2012 #46
I have been hit. 5 times. Mostly in the city of bellevue. AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #67
I heard on the radio today shawn703 Apr 2012 #4
I'd like to see non-anecdotal evidence that it will help. TheWraith Apr 2012 #5
Probably not... Serve The Servants Apr 2012 #7
In BC for the first year after the ban, not much OnlinePoker Apr 2012 #13
What states have banned cell phone use? thesquanderer Apr 2012 #18
Chapel Hill, NC melm00se Apr 2012 #41
It hasn't helped in a measurable way here in California because the law is widely ignored slackmaster Apr 2012 #27
Here are some statistics bhikkhu Apr 2012 #31
Accellerometers in the phones, which will explode above 15mph. Problem solved. (nt) Posteritatis Apr 2012 #42
Finally. MiddleFingerMom Apr 2012 #6
But, but... Serve The Servants Apr 2012 #8
Our state law has an exemption for 'emergency situations'. AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #35
I'd ban them. People drive like shit anyway...they don't need any help driving more shitty. BlueJazz Apr 2012 #9
I agree. n/t RebelOne Apr 2012 #19
Good. As a pedestrian OBEYING ALL LAWS I have nearly been struck by I-don't-know-how-many kestrel91316 Apr 2012 #10
agreed..... dhill926 Apr 2012 #24
I'm not sure but I think Los Angeles goclark Apr 2012 #53
".....Los Angeles is filled with CRAZY DRIVERS....." - sums it ALL up. kestrel91316 Apr 2012 #86
You can't ban phone use in cars. Texting, yes, that should be illegal unless parked, but hands-free truthisfreedom Apr 2012 #11
Depends on the conversation/argument They_Live Apr 2012 #33
We gonna ban passengers too? AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #36
There have been studies; hands-free mobile phone use is as distracting as using a handset. Spider Jerusalem Apr 2012 #50
Then conversing with a passenger should be just as much so. Occulus Apr 2012 #60
You clearly didn't bother to read the links Spider Jerusalem Apr 2012 #62
There needs to be a regulation on the phones themselves. denverbill Apr 2012 #12
banning phones in motion... thesquanderer Apr 2012 #15
And? Thor_MN Apr 2012 #26
Why in the hell would one do that? AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #37
because some people are just afraid of technology i guess.. frylock Apr 2012 #40
Hey now, brandishing a cane while using a cell phone is a complex juggling act. (nt) Posteritatis Apr 2012 #43
An acceptable price for removing millions of impaired drivers from the roads Thor_MN Apr 2012 #47
I use my phone while driving all the time. AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #68
Well, possibly you are the exception to the rule, so far... Thor_MN Apr 2012 #73
That would spoil all the fun. Quantess Apr 2012 #55
Hello 1984 Ter Apr 2012 #45
It is not the phones it is the people. Exultant Democracy Apr 2012 #14
they will be giving tickets to the people Enrique Apr 2012 #23
They ought to ban arguing about cell phones while driving, while driving. Orrex Apr 2012 #16
This has to be the dumbest ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #32
Hopefully, our cars will drive themselves soon and it won't be an issue (NT Eric J in MN Apr 2012 #20
I, too, want to see this happen. kentauros Apr 2012 #79
Bwahahahaha! nt ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #21
I absolutely agree it should be banned but where in the Constitution would the federal government... slackmaster Apr 2012 #25
Ohhh, nobody follows that silly little document anymore. N/T Serve The Servants Apr 2012 #28
What is the justification for the seat belt? Airbags? Third, high mounted brakelight? Thor_MN Apr 2012 #48
Those examples, i.e. equipment standards for cars, all involve interstate commerce slackmaster Apr 2012 #49
And standards for communication equipment are? Thor_MN Apr 2012 #57
You haven't addressed the issue of federal regulation of privately owned phones being used for... slackmaster Apr 2012 #58
Can you make the same arguement for brake lights and airbags please? Thor_MN Apr 2012 #61
The USES of brake lights and air bags and brake lights are regulated by state laws slackmaster Apr 2012 #64
I believe I addressed that, but you have still ignored federal regulation of cell phones themselves Thor_MN Apr 2012 #66
The Courts have long ruled, it is CONGRESS that decides what is interstate Commerce happyslug Apr 2012 #63
Having a certain weed growing in your yard is "interstate commerce" according to the SCOTUS.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #52
Yes, I've read all about Wickard v. Filburn and how expansion of federal power is based on ICC slackmaster Apr 2012 #54
Using a cell phone doesn't involve commerce? Fumesucker Apr 2012 #56
Yes, of course. Also the frequencies, power, etc. are all regulated and MUST be to avoid chaos. slackmaster Apr 2012 #71
Some can do it, some can't customerserviceguy Apr 2012 #29
AT&T and Verizon will ensure this never happens high density Apr 2012 #30
Then, no more talking to the control tower while piloting an airplane. leveymg Apr 2012 #38
Damn, you beat me to it. PavePusher Apr 2012 #51
Training panzerfaust Apr 2012 #70
Not advocating texting while driving. Talking is a different matter. Fed law? - No. leveymg Apr 2012 #76
How is this business of the feds? SpartanDem Apr 2012 #39
It isn't. harun Apr 2012 #65
Anything that can effect interstate commerce in any way is the business of the feds.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #75
Come on, there's no need to make this federal Ter Apr 2012 #44
Would it even be legal if the federal government tried? Just wondering. cstanleytech Apr 2012 #83
I'm almost convinced that he's announcing things like this fujiyama Apr 2012 #59
I thought most states had bans against this already. Guess i was wrong. Lars77 Apr 2012 #69
(Raises hand) Get out of my way! Can't you see I'm on the phone?! sofa king Apr 2012 #74
What people are failing to realize is that arikara Apr 2012 #77
A simple Faraday cage around the driver's cranium would solve that problem slackmaster Apr 2012 #82
LOL... I know its not something most like to hear arikara Apr 2012 #84
Good. n/t Fearless Apr 2012 #78
Who enforces such a law, local law enforcement? madville Apr 2012 #85
I think we should have a ban on bans Blue Hen Buckeye Apr 2012 #87
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