Texting PSA too gory? WARNING:GRAPHIC

[m21sniper]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

I'm afraid you're spot on...teens tend to have a sense of immortality, and "can't happen to me" mentality.

"Death is but a distant rumor to the young."
~Andrew A. Rooney

[m21sniper]

Originally Posted by berettafan

the greater good would be acheived by blocking all cell phone activity in cars, buses, etc.

of course 'the greater good' doesn't mean 'perfect good'. it means what it says.

Fk that.

[Jeff Higgins]

It shouldn't be all that had to disable cell phones automatically if their internal GPS indicates they are travelling faster than a given speed. Yeah, it might be "inconvenient" for a passenger in a car, or on a bus, or train, or whatever. I have no sympathy for that. I made it over 40 years without one of those infernal devices. That, and I don't want to hear folks yammering on them while on public translportation, either. In a private car, if it's really important, get the driver to pull over. Most folks rolling down the road and talking on a cell are doing so recreationally anyway.

[Seahawk]

Gory?

No. They got off light.

Life is much tougher than that little dity. Sorry.

[dhoward]

There was a guy in the bar, at the urinal next to me, texting with both hands.
WTF?
It's outta control.

[typ550]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

Better yet, make them ride a motorcycle for a year. That would thin the herd a bit.

A few days ago, I was stunned to see a dude texting while riding a scooter on a very busy Atlanta street! He's probably dead by now.

[GothingNC]

What ever happened to freakin common sense while driving

I think the penalties for driving while texting should be similar to a DWI.

[Red88Carrera]

The problem with applying a penalty to it is that most people think it's only illegal if they get caught. The technology exists to eliminate the problem...why not use it?

[austin552]

School Bus Driver Caught Texting While Driving, No Hands On Wheel
http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/school-bus-driver-caught-texting-while-driving-no-hands-on-the/

[scottmandue]

I for one NEVER text while driving... well... to be honest, I tried it once and the bong kept falling outa my lap.

[dhoward]

No need for that kind of risk, dude...

[jhynesrockmtn]

I worked in the early days of the cell phone industry. I honestly don't think any of us would have predicted how ubiquitous these damn things would become. I agree, they are a blessing and a curse. I love having one phone number but not the expectation I can be reached 24*7. Texting and mobile internet were but a glimmer in the eyes of some smart engineer in the early 90's. I hate seeing people talking and/or texting while driving. I was really more stunned than pissed the day the lady almost merged into me on my bike with a Starbucks cup in one hand and her cell phone in the other.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by jhynesrockmtn

I love having one phone number but not the expectation I can be reached 24*7.

I have a cell phone and a Blackberry, but am only available while working and when I feel like being available. I have never viewed a ringing phone as a call to action. My cell phone is for my convenience only, not for others.

[old man neri]

Originally Posted by typ550

A few days ago, I was stunned to see a dude texting while riding a scooter on a very busy Atlanta street! He's probably dead by now.

Did he look like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K59eMpWsyNE

[12own911]

Not graffic enough...

[tb912]

How the heck did they film that?

[924slover]

I think when teens start driving they should ride along on a shift in an ambulance because a dead body is a dead body but if they see an automobile accident (very common) with major injuries they actually put it together that it could happen to them and i think it would hit closer to home.

[berettafan]

DC Metro had a wreck recently. Bad one and i believe a cell phone may have been involved. noticed they banned cell phones for drivers.

[924slover]

our local highschool puts a wrecked car in front of the school and a coffin with a mirror in it in the school. the girls would just use the mirror for hair makeup etc.

[Rick Lee]

I just came from a PR biz networking event, sat with a bunch of young girls and they were discussing this ad. I rode my bike there and was wearing riding pants, boots and a dress shirt. The girl next to me said, "I'm like a total texter when I drive. I'm always in my car and with my Blackberry." I was trying to think of a way to tell her she belonged in snuff porn, when she continued and said that commercial had scared her straight. Then I switched gears and gingerly said, "As someone who rides and sees texters putting others in danger on a daily basis, thank you."