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    Default Legislating stupidity

    It's a sad statement that there's enough people so stupid that they text while driving, enough so, a no-texting-while driving law was passed in MA.

    When I get in the car, before I start the car moving, I put my wireless hands-free in my ear, and never make phone calls unless stopped, etc. This sh&%^ is not rocket science...

    It's astounding to me a law has to be passed because people are really that dumb. The few times I had to respond to a text when in the car, I pulled into a parking lot, etc to respond.

    I understand the reason for such a law, but attempting to legislate common sense - yet again reminding how dumb and inconsiderate most people are - never seems to actually improve the situation.

    Governor Deval Patrick yesterday signed into law legislation making Massachusetts the 29th state to ban texting behind the wheel for all drivers and any cellphone use for those under 18.

    Violations will result in a $100 fine, and drivers under 18 will also have their licenses suspended for 60 days and be required to complete a safety course. The offenses will not be considered moving violations and will not result in insurance surcharges.

    The law, the product of intense lobbying by safe-driving advocates and families of loved ones lost in fatal accidents, will take effect in 90 days, in October. It also requires drivers 75 and older to take vision tests and renew their licenses in person, rather than online.

    The governor signed the bill in his office, surrounded by lawmakers, state officials, and relatives of those who have been killed in texting-related crashes. Bumper stickers placed around the bill read “Drive Now, Text Later.’’


    http://www.boston.com/news/local/mas..._behind_wheel/

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    Default Re: Legislating stupidity

    If you get a chance you should watch the movie Idiocracy (last I noticed it was on YouTube). We are heading into a cesspool of stupid people taking over this country. Between people suing fast food restaurants because they got fat, to everyone blaming someone because of their stupidity it's annoying. Whatever happened to personal responsibility?

    Unfortunately we need laws like these because the morons are breeding and they don't realize you shouldn't text or use a cell phone while driving.

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    Default Re: Legislating stupidity

    Quote Originally Posted by Kellydancer View Post
    If you get a chance you should watch the movie Idiocracy .
    Seen it. Everyone should. It's so close to real, it's scary!
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