[2BNTV]

Talking and texting on a cell phone is the new method of communication for some people. Talking and texting while driving is an accident waiting to happen. A friend of mine who's daughter is thirteen got a cell phone and when he got the first bll, it was almost $500 because of her texting. He immediately had his plan switched to unlimited texting.

I remember a time in the fifty's that my sister had spent an hour and a half talking to her girfriend on the phone. After she hung up, my father asked her who she was talking to where she was going that night.

My sister replied that she was meeting the girlfriend she was just talking to.

My fathers response was, "what the heck could you possibly talk about after spending an hour and a half on the phone with her".

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by memason

OK....I'll get hammered for this, but I don't believe talking on a cell phone [hands free or otherwise] is any worse than listening intently to talk radio, searching for just the right song on the CD or talking to your spouse, while you're driving. All of these things are distractions from driving...

Now, where'd I put my cigarettes.....

I understand the aspect of concentration wandering as you describe, but what scares me with cell phones and driving is one hand is off the steering wheel!!! I've seen people in manual transmission autos holding a cell phone in one hand, shifting with the other and steering with ?????

[kentucky blue]

Saw a bumper sticker....................If you love Jesus honk, if you want to meet him use your cell phone.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by kentucky blue

Saw a bumper sticker....................If you love Jesus honk, if you want to meet him use your cell phone.

Slightly Off Subject:

I saw the same bumper sticker years ago' "honk if you love Jesus", and the person I was with honked and the guy gave him the bird!!

[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Slightly Off Subject:

I saw the same bumper sticker years ago' "honk if you love Jesus", and the person I was with honked and the guy gave him the bird!!

Maybe he was just pointing up.

[Barefoot]

I can remember my mother shaking her head and saying "What is this generation coming to?" (I was probably watching Elvis on Ed Sullivan at the time).

Before too long, the kids who spend all their time these days texting will be parents. And they'll be shaking their heads wondering what their kids are up to.

P.S. I agree talking on cell phones is dangerous, especially looking up numbers and dialing. Talking on hand-held phones while driving is illegal in Ontario.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by BogeyBoy

Maybe he was just pointing up.

BogeyBoy;

Nice thought!

[BritParrothead]

$100 fine for using phone while driving, in the UK!!

[BlueHeronFan]

I was waiting for my wife one day in the car at a parking lot. Up drives this 20 something girl, cell phone in one hand talking, a cigarette in the other burning. Watching her try to park her car was worth paying money to see.

[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by jblum8156

One hot day last summer I parked at the supermarket next to a woman who was sitting in her car, windows closed, engine running, staying cool with the AC while she talked/texted on her cell phone. When I came out 40 minutes later, she was still at it. First I wondered what could she be talking about that long, then I thought why not shut the engine off and step inside the supermarket. I will never understand this phenomenon. Already the Post Office is shutting down because of email. Now I suppose landline telephones will cease to exist.

My landline will not cease to exist because it is clearer then my cell phone which has gaps in it. And..what I like, is that hubby and I can talk to extended family on our landlines. And..we are year round. I'm sure that has a lot to do with it too.

I am also guilty of talking on my cell phone while driving. I think it's because it is boring driving and it's a good time for me to sit and talk. I also agree that it is dangerous especially if the conversation is emotional in some way. I may have to think through my actions.

[elevatorman]

Originally Posted by jblum8156

One hot day last summer I parked at the supermarket next to a woman who was sitting in her car, windows closed, engine running, staying cool with the AC while she talked/texted on her cell phone. When I came out 40 minutes later, she was still at it. First I wondered what could she be talking about that long, then I thought why not shut the engine off and step inside the supermarket. I will never understand this phenomenon. Already the Post Office is shutting down because of email. Now I suppose landline telephones will cease to exist.

Did you ever think to ask, maybe she was trapped in the car.

[Sydney]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

We've all seen it, but this morning, it really caught my attention and I kept careful watch while on my bike ride. (stopping at all stop signs mind you) Countless people talking on their cell phones while they are driving. Every other car coming out of McDonald's drive through, driving through Publix parking lot, sitting at red lights, passing other vehicles, traversing the round-a-bouts.....everywhere. A while ago up in Gainesville, my wife and I walked from a hotel to a restaurant about a mile. I counted 41 people on cell phones.

Whenever I see a person talking on a cell phone while they are driving, I get this loud message in my head "DANGER WILL ROBINSON, DANGER."

I know it's not illegal, but Just who are these people talking too? it must be mighty important. It seems to me like it's mostly women. I may be wrong about that, but that what it seems to me.

Did the indians send that many smoke signals?

There, I feel better.
JLK

I agree, I too keep a lookout for cell phone users etc...the following link lists cellphone laws in different states.

http://www.iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Sydney

I agree, I too keep a lookout for cell phone users etc...the following link lists cellphone laws in different states.

http://www.iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx

The incredible thing about the cell phone laws is that in some states, texting while driving is legal! Or perhaps I'm misunderstanding.

[K9-Lovers]

The saddest thing I saw regarding cell phones was a couple in their late 40's dining at a restaurant. Both were on a cell phone talking to someone else. The wife ended her call, but her husband was still on his cell; she looked panicky, and started dialing someone else.

What ever happened to dinner conversation?

[twalker919]

Originally Posted by BogeyBoy

Same in NY - and those are two states I frequently visit.

sam in MD