[geeks] Stuff fo' sale

[Dan Duncan]

On Tue, 15 Aug 2006, Lionel Peterson wrote:
> >Did you read the Reuters link?  First sentence:  "People who talk on cell phones while driving,
> >even using "hands-free" devices, are as impaired as drunk drivers, researchers said Thursday."
>
> I think attribution has gotten lost - the original poster said just before the reuters link that cellphone usage impared drivers similar ot drunk driving...

What difference does attribution make?  The statement in quotes says it all.
I'll emphasize the point I was trying to make:
"People who talk on cell phones while driving, EVEN USING HANDS-FREE DEVICES, are as
impaired as drunk drivers, researchers said Thursday."

I'll say it again:  Banning handheld conversations while permitting handsfree
ones is a feelgood measure that DOES NOTHING for safety.

-DanD

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