It's called reckless or distracted driving. And it's never enforced when people are already not paying attention because they're working, putting on make-up, eating, screwing with their radio - what have you. Nobody seems to want to pen a law against any of those things do they? Let's just use the cell phone as a scape goat. Yeah that's it.
Bottom line is cell phones are just one of many things that can be distracting while driving and the bigger issue is driving distracted. More enforcement of the existing law is needed regardless of the reason the person was driving like an idiot. Better driver education at the start would hurt as well but that's a whole 'nother argument.
And for those of you who think we're so rude with cell phones impinging on every aspect of life here in the US - go get yourself a passport and do some travelling. I think you'd be surprised.
I was wondering how far down the list of posts I'd have to scroll to see sommeone comment on this! Funny how Intuit does it and the Slashdot crowd cries foul! but if Intuit does it then it's a-ok.
What gives?? Any product activation scheme is bad.
Add one more to the list of products I won't buy. Glad there are plenty of alternatives...
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Do not pass go. Do not collect your $200. Just go directly to www.avsforum.com.
You will find separate sections for direct view, projection, and plasma tvs, HDTV receivers, recorders, programming, and local info and all with very detailed info. Any other site offering information on home theater equipment (including the likes of epinons and CU) pales in comparison to the sum total of info and knowledge you will find there.
Personally I'm a plasma person and pro HDTV for abyone buying a set now but do some research there and you'll find what works for you and your budget.
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It's called reckless or distracted driving. And it's never enforced when people are already not paying attention because they're working, putting on make-up, eating, screwing with their radio - what have you. Nobody seems to want to pen a law against any of those things do they? Let's just use the cell phone as a scape goat. Yeah that's it. Bottom line is cell phones are just one of many things that can be distracting while driving and the bigger issue is driving distracted. More enforcement of the existing law is needed regardless of the reason the person was driving like an idiot. Better driver education at the start would hurt as well but that's a whole 'nother argument. And for those of you who think we're so rude with cell phones impinging on every aspect of life here in the US - go get yourself a passport and do some travelling. I think you'd be surprised.
I was wondering how far down the list of posts I'd have to scroll to see sommeone comment on this! Funny how Intuit does it and the Slashdot crowd cries foul! but if Intuit does it then it's a-ok. What gives?? Any product activation scheme is bad. Add one more to the list of products I won't buy. Glad there are plenty of alternatives...
Do not pass go. Do not collect your $200. Just go directly to www.avsforum.com. You will find separate sections for direct view, projection, and plasma tvs, HDTV receivers, recorders, programming, and local info and all with very detailed info. Any other site offering information on home theater equipment (including the likes of epinons and CU) pales in comparison to the sum total of info and knowledge you will find there. Personally I'm a plasma person and pro HDTV for abyone buying a set now but do some research there and you'll find what works for you and your budget.