Well, it sounds like I wouldn't like too many of the people you spend time with. I believe that the Occupy movement represents me, and I am gainfully employed, thank you.
So, as parent has demonstrated, the average citizen is so opposed to trade unions because they believe all of the bullshit they've been fed for years by the corporate masters... eg. "ignorance."
Do you understand the difference between working a couple of 7 hour days, a couple of 9 hour days, and the occasional 14 hour day vs. working 12+ hours every day all the time?
No, the vast majority of people are NOT capable of talking on the phone and driving at the same time, as studies have shown. That's like making the argument that drunk driving should be legal because you know there were a bunch of drunks on the road last night and all of them made it home safely.
Yup: "Tuition for most full-time undergraduates who are New Jersey residents will increase $100 a semester, bringing the annual tuition to $4,762. Tuition for most nonresident full-time undergraduates will increase $203 a semester, bringing the annual tuition to $9,692."...written in 1999. It went up while I was there, of course, but that's what it was when I started.
Rutgers in-state tuition was under $5000 a year when I went to school 10 years ago, if I'm not mistaken. That doesn't count books or housing, but that's not what you said either.
Studies have shown (for reasons plastered all over the comments of even just this one article) that talking to a passenger is less dangerous than talking on a cellular phone. How would you like Darwin to take over for your family members who just happen to be in front of one of these jokers when they decide to order pizza? Seriously, what is the argument for permitting mobile phone use while moving? Because we can't outlaw every dangerous stupid behavior, we can't outlaw any? You wanna yammer in motion, take the bus (even if I would prefer people did not yammer into my ear while I ride).
First off, I mentioned both air and rail which would imply more than just the aviation safety group. I could include marine as well, though I did not initially. I realize it's way easier to just drag an organization through the mud and deliver crackpot theories than it is to come up with an argument, particularly when a mountain of evidence goes against you... but then again, I suppose I'm feeding the troll, aren't I?
While that is true, I'm pretty sure I've read (though it is also common sense to some extent) that being restrained so you do not leave a position where you can control the car is also beneficial to others outside the car.
There is some indication (though nothing too specific in what I read) that it has some awareness of usage patterns, but I couldn't say. That said, it's hard to imagine application launch being much faster on my current machine anyway. I'm not really going to notice the difference between 3 seconds and whatever would be faster.
I've talked on the phone maybe twice while driving, in my younger days. I realized I have the same sense. Trouble is, there's normally something going on while driving, so I found myself completely unable to pay attention to the phone. In that case, why bother?
I have heard this argued before (probably on Slashdot) so I wouldn't be surprised. Eventually someone with sense argues that being ejected from the vehicle endangers others as well as themselves. But hey, fuck other people, it's the libertarian way.;)
Are you aware of how many lives the NTSB has saved investigating air and rail accidents alone and making recommendations to prevent them from happening again? They aren't perfect, but my lord how ignorant people are today. Look at any of the VAST library of air accidents if you want to learn something.
I'd like a government that protects me from people who aren't smart enough to know how dangerous it is to drive while fucking around with a cell phone, thank you.
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Well, it sounds like I wouldn't like too many of the people you spend time with. I believe that the Occupy movement represents me, and I am gainfully employed, thank you.
So, as parent has demonstrated, the average citizen is so opposed to trade unions because they believe all of the bullshit they've been fed for years by the corporate masters... eg. "ignorance."
That is not accurate. The Teamsters are not a member of the AFL/CIO and I doubt they are the only one.
And frankly, "no?" What do you mean?
Do you understand the difference between working a couple of 7 hour days, a couple of 9 hour days, and the occasional 14 hour day vs. working 12+ hours every day all the time?
I use the file manager 3 or 4 times a month. Maybe that is part of it.
No, the vast majority of people are NOT capable of talking on the phone and driving at the same time, as studies have shown. That's like making the argument that drunk driving should be legal because you know there were a bunch of drunks on the road last night and all of them made it home safely.
Mine was $10k less than that and it's a big name school.
Yup: "Tuition for most full-time undergraduates who are New Jersey residents will increase $100 a semester, bringing the annual tuition to $4,762. Tuition for most nonresident full-time undergraduates will increase $203 a semester, bringing the annual tuition to $9,692." ...written in 1999. It went up while I was there, of course, but that's what it was when I started.
Rutgers in-state tuition was under $5000 a year when I went to school 10 years ago, if I'm not mistaken. That doesn't count books or housing, but that's not what you said either.
Studies have shown (for reasons plastered all over the comments of even just this one article) that talking to a passenger is less dangerous than talking on a cellular phone. How would you like Darwin to take over for your family members who just happen to be in front of one of these jokers when they decide to order pizza? Seriously, what is the argument for permitting mobile phone use while moving? Because we can't outlaw every dangerous stupid behavior, we can't outlaw any? You wanna yammer in motion, take the bus (even if I would prefer people did not yammer into my ear while I ride).
First off, I mentioned both air and rail which would imply more than just the aviation safety group. I could include marine as well, though I did not initially. I realize it's way easier to just drag an organization through the mud and deliver crackpot theories than it is to come up with an argument, particularly when a mountain of evidence goes against you... but then again, I suppose I'm feeding the troll, aren't I?
While that is true, I'm pretty sure I've read (though it is also common sense to some extent) that being restrained so you do not leave a position where you can control the car is also beneficial to others outside the car.
There is some indication (though nothing too specific in what I read) that it has some awareness of usage patterns, but I couldn't say. That said, it's hard to imagine application launch being much faster on my current machine anyway. I'm not really going to notice the difference between 3 seconds and whatever would be faster.
I've talked on the phone maybe twice while driving, in my younger days. I realized I have the same sense. Trouble is, there's normally something going on while driving, so I found myself completely unable to pay attention to the phone. In that case, why bother?
Yeah, we all know that is how the NTSB makes all of its decisions. Wow.
I have heard this argued before (probably on Slashdot) so I wouldn't be surprised. Eventually someone with sense argues that being ejected from the vehicle endangers others as well as themselves. But hey, fuck other people, it's the libertarian way. ;)
Can you give us your plate number please?
You "believe" it. Unfortunately, the NTSB has decided to do a little bit better than that.
Oh, but everyone knows science is nonsense -- let's go with our gut.
Just wow.
Are you aware of how many lives the NTSB has saved investigating air and rail accidents alone and making recommendations to prevent them from happening again? They aren't perfect, but my lord how ignorant people are today. Look at any of the VAST library of air accidents if you want to learn something.
I'd like a government that protects me from people who aren't smart enough to know how dangerous it is to drive while fucking around with a cell phone, thank you.
No, I think he really is that stupid.
Umm, it can.
This one doesn't. It's still a distraction, hands free or otherwise, and it has been proven.
Because good drivers know that using gadgets while driving is not a good idea?