tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post4275176209057709399..comments2024-02-19T01:24:09.839-06:00Comments on Faultline USA: A Bill to End All Activities Beyond Breathing in Motor VehiclesFaultline USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691318732494110768noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-49891654787392095342009-02-05T18:28:00.000-06:002009-02-05T18:28:00.000-06:00The bill simply gives a judge the option of increa...<I>The bill simply gives a judge the option of increase the fine for a traffic violation or traffic accident if the driver was inattentive at the wheel; cell pn use, shaving, putting on makeup, smooching. Thousands of folks do those things and drive safely.</I><BR/><BR/>I don't know one cop who actually believes that. Not one and I know dozens. Not paying attention while driving is becoming a leading cause of accidents and deaths on American Highways.<BR/><BR/>Driving is a privilege, not a right! Shave, put on make-up, smooch, use your cell phone before or after you drive, not while you are doing it. It is called <B>COMMON SENSE</B> and all too many people are lacking it.Findalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881549378886491540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-62494731274069463712009-02-05T18:21:00.000-06:002009-02-05T18:21:00.000-06:00I am afraid all of you are wrong. The bill simply...I am afraid all of you are wrong. The bill simply gives a judge the option of increase the fine for a traffic violation or traffic accident if the driver was inattentive at the wheel; cell pn use, shaving, putting on makeup, smooching. Do you get it now? Thousands of folks do those things and drive safely. Those who dont might have a fine increased at the most doubled.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949836807352551771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-78714876825303076862009-02-02T23:08:00.000-06:002009-02-02T23:08:00.000-06:00I'll go ya one better. I don't think they have the...I'll go ya one better. I don't think they have the right to tell us ANYTHING about what we do. If I have to eat while I drive, I will. If I need to answer the phone because I am during business hours and happen to be a travelling salesperson, then I will answer it, by golly! <BR/><BR/>Okay, I don't have a cell phone, and I don't even have a car. The idea still remains. IT'S MY LIFE, man. Leave me alone or pay the consequences...<BR/><BR/>Have a nice day, lol.Rosemary Welchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400569923078517570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-8728199927112214152009-01-31T21:39:00.000-06:002009-01-31T21:39:00.000-06:00Looking at some of the alternatives, this law soun...Looking at some of the alternatives, this law sounds a lot more reasonable. California started a "no texting while driving" law Jan 1. The alternative is to spell out every single activity that could cause inattentiveness and hence an accident. THAT would be more like Singapore than anything else.<BR/><BR/>Fact is there shouldn't have to be a California law to not text while driving -- or to not read the newspaper or shave while driving. People should be trusted to do the right thing and not have a supercomplex legal system spell every nuance out for them -- which none of us would read.<BR/><BR/>A blanket law sounds much better, and a jury of peers can always work out if the cop is crazy or not. Otherwise, it's ridiculous to have people swerving lanes on their mobile phones today, and studies show that inattentiveness delays your reaction time to that of a drunk.swaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524255701604905877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-4308749554756091792009-01-31T17:35:00.000-06:002009-01-31T17:35:00.000-06:00Hi The Bird. Visited your great blog but couldn't ...Hi The Bird. Visited your great blog but couldn't leave a comment.Faultline USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691318732494110768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-53765806303888117372009-01-31T17:32:00.000-06:002009-01-31T17:32:00.000-06:00Yes they can enforce it very simply in the same wa...Yes they can enforce it very simply in the same way they enforce a no open container law with alcohol. They will enforce it when you are pulled over for a minor infraction as they look into your car and see an emply Java cup. It amazes me at how far America has fallen into the nanny state and still folks bury their heads with the "they can't enforce it" mentality.Faultline USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691318732494110768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-7714413798510287672009-01-31T16:19:00.000-06:002009-01-31T16:19:00.000-06:00I suppose that means no hanky-panky too? Shoot, h...I suppose that means no hanky-panky too? Shoot, hubby will be upset while driving. What then?<BR/><BR/>Hope you all know I'm joking… laughing in the face of intimidation. HA! Just try and take my cup of java.<BR/><BR/>ps Saw ya on twitter... good goingThe Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417353077836454817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-54173269328904449882009-01-31T13:38:00.000-06:002009-01-31T13:38:00.000-06:00Wow, that is crazy! I'm just curious as to how th...Wow, that is crazy! I'm just curious as to how they think this will be enforced.<BR/><BR/>Hey I found you on the Read My Lipstick Network (of which I'm now a member). I've subscribed to your blog and would just like to invite you to check my blog out - <A HREF="http://caffeinatedthoughts.com" REL="nofollow">http://caffeinatedthoughts.com</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-40167126525527782382009-01-31T12:53:00.000-06:002009-01-31T12:53:00.000-06:00Sounds like something they would do here in New Yo...Sounds like something they would do here in New York.The Lonely Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888150968785200559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-37379069758286268462009-01-31T12:29:00.000-06:002009-01-31T12:29:00.000-06:00The bill would be unenforceable. As for the test o...The bill would be unenforceable. <BR/><BR/>As for the test of engaging in the listed activities or any oother activity that prevents the operator from safely operating the motor vehicle?<BR/><BR/>That's individual-driver specific.<BR/><BR/>So the debate comes on what constitutes, generally, safe driving. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure we all have certain opinons on that, as do the law-enforcement officials.<BR/><BR/>As do the insurance companies.<BR/><BR/>As do the trial lawyers.<BR/><BR/>As do victims of accidents caused by others.<BR/><BR/>As do the families of the victims.<BR/><BR/>As do the causers of those accidents.<BR/><BR/>Etc.<BR/><BR/>BTW: Whatever rules, that'd include even the law-enforcement officials who'd police and enforce any regulations coming out of this law.<BR/><BR/>BTW: Not sure a even a fascist or NAZI would propose something like this.<BR/><BR/>But someone with apparently chronic HUTA syndrome would, and did.CKAinRedStateUSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051384804727827611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-79134060065940893822009-01-31T12:22:00.000-06:002009-01-31T12:22:00.000-06:00It is one thing to fine those who don't wear a sea...It is one thing to fine those who don't wear a seatbelt, use a cell phone or even put make-up on while driving. But this one goes too far. We don't need Nanny State. What we need is people driving with a sense of RESPONSIBILITY.Findalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881549378886491540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-65138248316475807982009-01-31T11:55:00.000-06:002009-01-31T11:55:00.000-06:00There is active and rampant nannyism going on all ...There is active and rampant nannyism going on all over. The socialistic liberal Democrats want broad or total government control over us, and they are now emboldened by the election of Barack Obama.<BR/><BR/>I think you have hit the nail on the head.James Shotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078486708047863989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-25329137082463178202009-01-31T10:51:00.000-06:002009-01-31T10:51:00.000-06:00The point of the bill is to test the waters. "Gett...The point of the bill is to test the waters. "Getting people used to accepting seemingly ludicrous or unenforceable laws is a good Orwellian plan. Loading up state legislatures with repressive bills is a kind of socialist lottery. Eventually enough inattentive voters will discover that their own state legislatures actually passed such a bill and then other states will easily fall."Faultline USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691318732494110768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960732812801813184.post-53740338742035987612009-01-31T10:49:00.000-06:002009-01-31T10:49:00.000-06:00Not to worry it will never pass. The intent of the...Not to worry it will never pass. The intent of the bill was to call attention to the problems of cell phone use, text messaging, and yes actually eating while driving. It wouldn't hurt to include applying make-up but that would be considered sexist, well except in California perhaps. LOL <BR/><BR/>The reason for the wording to be sort of a catchall is because of the lobbying by the cell phone companies who of course want nothing to slow the sales of their product. <BR/><BR/>The legislature doesn't have the spine to just put forth the bill saying HANG UP AND DRIVE. That would stop the constant yakkers on the cell phones. Confiscation of phones and a hefty fine for 1st time offense and revoking of licenses to drive there after.Tickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500388925461726862noreply@blogger.com