http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php All comments for First No Talking, Now No Texting…. en-us 2009 chicagoist_karl Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:40:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss keklockars@gmail.com keklockars@gmail.com 60 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php#comment-1368443 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php#comment-1368443 Comments Thu, 22 May 2008 08:16:20 -0600 <p>While 91% of the public may support such a ban, I'm fairly sure based on visual evidence that more than 9% of the public actually commits the act. Somebody's being hypocritical.</p> http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php#comment-1368015 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php#comment-1368015 Comments Wed, 21 May 2008 15:05:23 -0600 <p>exactly. why does this even have to be stated? and here's the thing ... people who are so self-centered as to be texting while driving don't think these laws apply to them. seriously. not to mention, i can't tell you how many cops i've seen with cell phones to their ears. i think if you get in an accident because you are talking on a phone or texting or something, you should get a reckless driving ticket.</p> http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php#comment-1367962 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/21/first_no_talkin.php#comment-1367962 Comments Wed, 21 May 2008 14:19:10 -0600 <p>While there's no question in my mind you shouldn't be doing these things (just like you shouldn't be applying mascara while driving down the highway) do we really need laws on the books telling us this? Are we eventually going to define every dangerous thing you could possibly do and assign misdemeanor fines based on the likelihood of death and dismemberment?</p>