Call To Outlaw Texting While Driving

American Voices • ISSUE 43•32 • Aug 10, 2007

According to a new poll, 89 percent of Americans questioned believe that text-messaging while driving should be against the law. What do you think?

“Fine, I'll stop texting. But I'll be damned if I start paying attention to the road.”
Melissa Checzlowyczh –
Systems Analyst
“Don't count me in that number. About the only time I have any trouble doing both safely is when I'm backing up.”
Tracy Herman –
Plumber
“Wouldn't it be easier to just ban driving? Honestly, who drives any more?”
Frank Cooley –
Refrigerator Delivery Man

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