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Will Your Car Tell You To Put Down the Phone?
crimeandpunishment writes with this story from the AP: "We know it's dangerous to text while driving, or talk on a cell phone without using a hands-free device. What if our car knew it as well, and warned us about it? Our cars buzz and beep at us when our seatbelts aren't buckled ... now there are new applications in the works that could lead to a warning if we're driving with a cell phone in our hand."
From TFA: "It would seem natural, then, to offer motorists friendly, yet stern warnings about another bad habit: holding a cell phone while driving, whether for texting or talking."
I would rather there be no warning. The car detects that you're an idiot with a cell phone in his hand, the ignition shuts off until you comply with the law. Idiot - HANG UP AND DRIVE!!
"Windows is like the faint smell of piss in a subway: it's there, and there's nothing you can do about it." - Charlie Br
Whoa, dude. Or, lady. Or, whatever the hell.
Apparently you believe strongly in women's lib. Did it never occur to you that "liberation" carries with it responsibilities? If the GP is suggesting that an arm reach out and grab a man by the balls for being stupid, then it's only reasonable that women are treated to similar reminders.
Where does the stove fit into this picture?
Go grasp at straws elsewhere, alright? Or, perhaps living in your mom's basement, you hadn't yet become aware that women don't have testicles? If that is the case, well, at least I've furthered your education with this post. Go check out "female anatomy" on Google!
"Windows is like the faint smell of piss in a subway: it's there, and there's nothing you can do about it." - Charlie Br