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Sep 26, 2008 - dnt txt n drv DUH!

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed into law a measure banning motorists from text-messaging and e-mailing while operating a vehicle.

It's sad that we've reached a point where people have to be told that they need to drive their car when they're supposed to be driving their car. I can't wait for the first lawsuit claiming that someone's "rights" to text while driving are being infringed.

In the wake of the recent train wreck in California there's also legislation being proposed to mandate technology that will stop trains on a collision course. In general I've noticed that when you introduce a technology that makes humans think they don't need to know how to do something - like keeping control of your car or train - those humans will jump at the chance to not be responsible. Try asking an 18 year old who grew up using calculators to do math in their head if you don't believe me.

I'd say this one is a no-brainer, but apparently there are too many people out there with no brains so I'll use small words...

You have to drive your car to not kill you or me. And just to cover all the bases...u hv 2 drv ur cr 2 nt kl urme

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