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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:41 AM Original message |
What do you think about using a cell phone while driving? |
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Not_Giving_Up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:42 AM Response to Original message |
1. I always use my handsfree |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:46 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Problem is YOUR BRAIN is engaged in thinking about the... |
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Not_Giving_Up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:48 AM Original message |
I think I pay more attention to the road because I'm on the phone |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:50 AM Response to Original message |
9. We avoided cellphones too, until a job came up that had us... |
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4morewars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
2. Guess who is fighting such a ban? |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Um-m-m, I give up. Cellphone companies? Undertakers? Who? |
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4morewars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:55 AM Response to Reply #5 |
13. I'm not sure about the undertakers.... |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:50 AM Response to Reply #13 |
31. Hey, that was just a joke! n/t |
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cestpaspossible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:22 PM Response to Reply #2 |
33. I would guess, people who use their cellphones while driving. |
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JohnnyRingo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:46 AM Response to Original message |
3. Is it impolite to use a cel when having sex? |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:48 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. OK, that's funny. But this is a serious subject... |
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ChoralScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:50 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. The last thing I want is to hear |
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jdots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:58 AM Response to Reply #3 |
16. ... " using a cell phone while driving is like so modern " |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:50 AM Response to Original message |
7. I do it. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:55 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. Good for you. When a call comes in while I am driving, I try to... |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:57 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. I refuse to let the cellphone be my leash |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:04 PM Response to Reply #15 |
42. Yes, me too, but |
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gyopsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:16 AM Response to Reply #7 |
19. I do it too |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
10. Isn't that what they're for? |
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cestpaspossible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:23 AM Response to Reply #10 |
20. Yeah, the whole point of having a mobile phone |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:51 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Good points! |
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cestpaspossible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. I'm sure it is already illegal in every state |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
11. I think cell phones are evil |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-31-05 01:37 AM Response to Reply #11 |
61. I'm a dog person, too -- |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
14. I think it's just as bad as drunk driving |
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zann725 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:13 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Good analogy! I've witnessed too many times where drivers using phones |
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ForrestGump (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:19 PM Response to Reply #17 |
59. Hell, most people, it seems can't even drive well at the best of times |
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gyopsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:14 AM Response to Original message |
18. I use it, don't care |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:53 AM Response to Original message |
22. some people can't walk & chew gum... |
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Awsi Dooger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 04:47 AM Response to Original message |
23. I drive cross country every summer |
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Telly Savalas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 08:28 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Ah yes. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:49 AM Response to Original message |
24. very stupid |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
25. I don't think NY banned cell phone use, they just require a headset. |
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johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
26. I use mine |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:30 PM Response to Reply #26 |
49. Don't you LOVE it when the dog is in the driver's lap -- ??? |
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mr blur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 08:42 AM Response to Original message |
28. Illegal to use one while driving here in the UK |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:36 PM Response to Reply #28 |
51. Well, you drive on the left side of the road -- decided not to try that -- |
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Cooley Hurd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
29. Only if that person is a master at multitasking... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 08:49 AM Response to Original message |
30. Make it illegal. Only self-absorbed assholes do it without a hands-free. |
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jswordy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
34. I HATE THAT! I have been SO CLOSE to wrecks so many times... |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
35. i think having a hands free thing makes no difference |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:48 PM Response to Reply #35 |
54. Right on!! (Does anyone still say that?) |
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ConcernedCanuk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
36. Almost got run over by a guy on a cell phone . . . |
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Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
37. DEATH BY WONGA WONGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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curse10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
38. I never use my cell phone in my car because I value my life |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
39. If we ban cellphone use |
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cestpaspossible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:02 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. exactly right |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
40. There have actually been studies on this |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:23 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. Eating while driving should be avoided, too. It's very distracting. n/t |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
43. I'm guilty of it all the time! |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:26 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Oh -- oh, I wouldn't want to meet you head-on, Bigwillq! n/t |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:36 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. I'll try not to hit you! |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:50 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. I'm swerving to the curb even as we speak -- WATCH OUT!!!! |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
44. people will always talk in cars |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:28 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. Add one thing to your list -- |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
45. I'm just wondering |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
50. The only time I use my phone while in the driver's seat is if the car is |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
53. People who must talk and drive are selfish, |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:49 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. You tell it like it is, Blue Iris -- |
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eek MD (249 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:11 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Sometimes there's no choice involved. |
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ForrestGump (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
58. Grounds for execution |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
60. It depends |
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