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Nov 14, 2019
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ChiCityCoug
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So what would be your proposal? Anyone who is caught texting
and driving get a punishment of vehicular manslaughter similar to those who kill someone?
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While driving I frequently see people texting and driving. I have started
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:15pm
No offense, but I'm glad you don't create public policy
SausageKing
11/14/19 2:16pm
We are years away from that. What was wrong with my idea?
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:18pm
I can't support the part where the cell company restricts your phone use
SausageKing
11/14/19 2:23pm
Do you have any ideas on how to stop it? Higher fine? Stricter laws?
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:24pm
I don't think you can really stop anyone from doing what they want.
SausageKing
11/14/19 2:26pm
I agree, fines are not the answer. Which is why the inability
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:29pm
this is a weird argument. we also can't stop drunk driving, but we sure try and
demon_llama
11/14/19 5:44pm
Do the fines and jail time stop people from driving drunk?
SausageKing
11/14/19 11:49pm
Sometimes. It also punishes those who break the law, which is also the point.
demon_llama
11/15/19 8:03am
Now put down your phone and drive.
SolidBlue
11/14/19 2:17pm
I was at a stop light so it was all good officer...
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:18pm
I often ask myself what the difference is between those who:
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:20pm
similar to DUI/DWI, by the way.
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:21pm
Or murder and attempted murder. Why is any incomplete crime punished
Jay Rick
11/14/19 2:34pm
I actually agree with that. Attempted murder is a joke. Just means they
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:35pm
Not sure I follow, are you saying #2 should be punished more in
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:26pm
In a way, yes.
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:29pm
So what would be your proposal? Anyone who is caught texting
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:31pm
No. Though I'd consider permanent license revocation after the 2nd incident
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:36pm
Problem with taking someones license is, they can still drive.
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:37pm
Jail time if caught with a suspended license. Even more jail time if it's
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:38pm
In fact I'd even consider jail time after the first texting incident (few days)
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:40pm
Maybe some ways to reduce the "sentence" or even reinstate the license:
BertoChavez
11/14/19 2:43pm
Wait-getting cut off- Okay I think you’re wrong
SouthernBlueBlood
11/14/19 2:21pm
I'm just glad you didn't mention AT&T as part of your plan.
garyfan
11/14/19 2:22pm
Considering my family has been involved in 3 recent accidents due to texting I
mudpupper
11/14/19 2:23pm
Alright! I have one so far!
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:23pm
Wouldn't it be easier to just get rid of the family? This would eliminate all
Baron
11/14/19 2:24pm
I would note that my family wasn't texting, the other drivers were.
mudpupper
11/14/19 2:27pm
It’s not illegal to text while stopped at a light.
Gerald-DeGroot
11/14/19 2:25pm
technically, I believe it is, although if that is all someone is doing, no big
Jericho
11/14/19 3:17pm
Depends on state. Legal in Utah if vehicle isn't moving, I believe.
cube3_cougar
11/14/19 3:34pm
Not legal in NV
Jericho
11/15/19 8:29am
Is it? Do you have the NV statute that defines “operating”
Gerald-DeGroot
11/16/19 4:24pm
Depends on the state. It’s not in my state or most states.
Gerald-DeGroot
11/16/19 4:22pm
I like to read novels while I drive.
scootsy
11/14/19 2:33pm
Sorry, my idea would be tough to stop you from reading a book.
ChiCityCoug
11/14/19 2:34pm
take away his library card.
squidmark
11/14/19 2:46pm
I commuted from Springville to SLC for 3 years
DwideCougar
11/14/19 4:30pm
More overreach and surveillance state solutions that won't solve anything. Or
MatthiasPhunkHausen
11/14/19 4:32pm
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