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In reply to the discussion: U.S. ban sought on cell phone use while driving [View all]Fearless
(18,421 posts)78. Good. n/t
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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
I've almost gotten hit several times by drivers who were distracted with their cell phones
Art_from_Ark
Apr 2012
#3
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
It hasn't helped in a measurable way here in California because the law is widely ignored
slackmaster
Apr 2012
#27
Accellerometers in the phones, which will explode above 15mph. Problem solved. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2012
#42
I'd ban them. People drive like shit anyway...they don't need any help driving more shitty.
BlueJazz
Apr 2012
#9
Good. As a pedestrian OBEYING ALL LAWS I have nearly been struck by I-don't-know-how-many
kestrel91316
Apr 2012
#10
You can't ban phone use in cars. Texting, yes, that should be illegal unless parked, but hands-free
truthisfreedom
Apr 2012
#11
There have been studies; hands-free mobile phone use is as distracting as using a handset.
Spider Jerusalem
Apr 2012
#50
Hey now, brandishing a cane while using a cell phone is a complex juggling act. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2012
#43
Hopefully, our cars will drive themselves soon and it won't be an issue (NT
Eric J in MN
Apr 2012
#20
I absolutely agree it should be banned but where in the Constitution would the federal government...
slackmaster
Apr 2012
#25
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
You haven't addressed the issue of federal regulation of privately owned phones being used for...
slackmaster
Apr 2012
#58
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
Yes, of course. Also the frequencies, power, etc. are all regulated and MUST be to avoid chaos.
slackmaster
Apr 2012
#71
Not advocating texting while driving. Talking is a different matter. Fed law? - No.
leveymg
Apr 2012
#76
Anything that can effect interstate commerce in any way is the business of the feds..
Fumesucker
Apr 2012
#75