This is a meaningless comment.

You don’t think the draw of constant communication with their friends might have something to do with it, eh? No, it’s the parents who got them hooked on being social. What a buffoon.

I couldn’t agree more with your statement. Distracted driving accounts for more and more “accidents” every year-and it’s only going to get worse. Personally, I think the only solution is technology; auto manufacturers need to collaborate with phone manufacturers to develop phones that will not allow a signal to be received or sent while a car is in operation.

Ok but when does it stop? Why not let them come in to our homes and tell us what we can and can’t do as well. What about the radio? That can distract you just as bad or a kid in the back seat crying and yelling? Driving while having a drink or 2 even though you are not above .08, tell me that doesn’t impair a person more than a phone. You going to ban all that to? I agree that texting and driving is wrong but with hands free talking on the phone is no different to me then talking to the person next to you. Looking down at the radio station you are looking for or turning around to tell a child to behave or glancing in your rearview mirror. I mean I think we have enough of the government babysitting already. It is just common sense people don’t talk on the phone if you can’t concentrate on driving, period.