> > > (Gallagher again) Dan asks what's next...cell phones! Would love to see > those ban when driving. > > [TB] It's difficult to favor banning telephone conversations while driving > without supporting a ban on all other forms of distraction for drivers. How > do you justify banning phone conversation when you have a zoning code which > allows people to get something to put in their mouth at McDonalds? Is > ketchup dropping in your lap any less distracting than engaging in > conversation?
FYI *Cell phone creates not just a momentary distraction but a period of "cognitive inattention" that acts as a perceptual disability....according to Richmond Journal of Law and Technology. One out of 20 crashes or 10 percent of all car accidents are due to cell phones. 42,000 people die a year, 3 million are injured...10% of that is due to cell phones 20% due to drunk driving. I did not see any stats about the slippery little gut wenching french fry from the local drive-in which due to zoning... you can drive in and get your food but it does not mean you go out into traffic eating it. Conversation with the dogs ...that would be hard to give up..priceless! dorie gallagher nokomis REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
