We Needed a Study for This?

BlackDog · 07-28-2009, 04:10 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32185274...ence-wireless/

They needed a study to prove that texting whilst driving was dangerous?

I think I need to get funded to do a study. I have a theory that fishing makes one thirsty for beer....but, I can't prove it without some funding, some research, and some test subjects -- that's you folks.

Money well spent, IMO

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Mugen910 · 07-28-2009, 04:11 PM

I'll sign up for the test subject part...

MedicCook · 07-28-2009, 04:12 PM

I am doing a study on how a cigar turns into ash while smoking it.

Kreth · 07-28-2009, 04:38 PM

With typical gov't love for red tape, at least one city in NY has decided that we need a law banning texting while driving in addition to the NYS law banning phone use while driving without a hands-free device.

kydsid · 07-28-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

With typical gov't love for red tape, at least one city in NY has decided that we need a law banning texting while driving in addition to the NYS law banning phone use while driving without a hands-free device.

Well while that may appear redundant you must remember there are devices capable of texting that are not phones.

MedicCook · 07-28-2009, 04:40 PM

NYS is in the process of passing the State wide ban on texting while driving.

Kreth · 07-28-2009, 04:59 PM

I don't see why it can't be covered under existing laws. If you caused an accident because you were playing around with a CD player, you could be charged with reckless driving, for example. Why do we need yet another law?
If we're going to do this, let's go whole hog. I propose that anyone causing an accident because they were texting the word "ZOMG" be stoned to death...

68TriShield · 07-28-2009, 05:31 PM

They cant prove it without a study Warren

give me a break...

The Poet · 07-28-2009, 05:40 PM

I think this is a real public safety issue, with a real simple solution. As the guv'mint (meaning us) now own a huge hunk of the US auto industry, make them put a device in the car which disables all wireless communication while the car is in operation.

Also, here in New Jersey, they should disable all car horns.

MedicCook · 07-28-2009, 05:43 PM

The reason to have a seperate law is not for people who cause accidents but so that they can create a new item for ticket writing. I know Troy PD sets up cell phone & seatbelt checks in the city and now they can add a texting to that.

Steve · 07-28-2009, 05:50 PM

Mee Tooo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32185274...ence-wireless/

They needed a study to prove that texting whilst driving was dangerous?

I think I need to get funded to do a study. I have a theory that fishing makes one thirsty for beer....but, I can't prove it without some funding, some research, and some test subjects -- that's you folks.

Money well spent, IMO

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

I'll sign up for the test subject part...

07-28-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? I am doing a study on how a cigar turns into ash while smoking it. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-28-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? With typical gov't love for red tape, at least one city in NY has decided that we need a law banning texting while driving in addition to the NYS law banning phone use while driving without a hands-free device. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-28-2009, 04:40 PM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? NYS is in the process of passing the State wide ban on texting while driving. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-28-2009, 04:59 PM	#7
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? I don't see why it can't be covered under existing laws. If you caused an accident because you were playing around with a CD player, you could be charged with reckless driving, for example. Why do we need yet another law? If we're going to do this, let's go whole hog. I propose that anyone causing an accident because they were texting the word "ZOMG" be stoned to death... __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-28-2009, 05:31 PM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? They cant prove it without a study Warren give me a break...

07-28-2009, 05:40 PM	#9
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? I think this is a real public safety issue, with a real simple solution. As the guv'mint (meaning us) now own a huge hunk of the US auto industry, make them put a device in the car which disables all wireless communication while the car is in operation. Also, here in New Jersey, they should disable all car horns.

07-28-2009, 05:43 PM	#10
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: We Needed a Study for This? The reason to have a seperate law is not for people who cause accidents but so that they can create a new item for ticket writing. I know Troy PD sets up cell phone & seatbelt checks in the city and now they can add a texting to that. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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