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   From: nospam@nospam.invalid   
      
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   <2b4f5$5310de59$43da7656$1002@nntpswitch.blueworldhosting.com>, Liam   
   O'Connor  wrote:   
      
   > > it won't make a difference at all because there are several already   
   > > existing laws under which one can be cited. there's no need for more   
   > > laws.   
   >   
   > I agree.   
   >   
   > And, I agree with you, given that cell phones are ubiquitous in California   
   > cars, the number of deaths and injuries has NOT (to my knowledge) risen at   
   > all in the past few years.   
      
   it's been trending down for over 50 years.   
      
   > In fact, it's my understanding that death and injuries have dropped   
   > (partially due to the use of cell phones for routing around accident and   
   > construction areas and more to the use of cell phones to call for help   
   > quickly).   
      
   that's part of it.   
      
   other reasons include better safety requirements in cars, better roads,   
   including impact absorbing barriers, and much more.   
      
   > So, if cell phones aren't the problem ... then what is the problem?   
   > (Answer: Silly laws.)   
      
   nope.   
      
   the problem is stupid drivers, many of whom should not be driving.   
      
   when someone can renew a license online without any driving test   
   whatsoever, you have a problem.   
      
   the solution is better training, which is sorely lacking in the usa and   
   many other places, as well as periodic competency tests.   
      
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