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People texting behind the wheel of a vehicle just don't give a care!

Suziepeach — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:36:10 GMT

We ran out to do errands, we were next to a young woman in her 20's texting and doing a selfie... had those lips pursed out with a peace sign on her other hand... we caught back up to her and I was just shaking my hand at her.... little twit just drove on and paid no attention to an old lady.... This is what makes me so darn mad!!!!

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Topaz Gem — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:38:49 GMT

They never think the statistics apply to them, so they continue to do as they please. Until, of course, they kill or injure someone else or themselves.

I see it all the time too, and it drives me crazy. Some of them will be driving 30 miles below the speed limit because they're too busy texting or talking and they're totally oblivious to people travelling behind them that just want to go the speed limit.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:43:04 GMT

My husband's truck has a loud horn. Nothing is hooked up to it to make it that way, it's just freakishly loud. I love blaring that horn at texters. I act like it's 'not me' even though it's usually obvious.

I'd love to hold up a sign with a really obnoxious statement on it to the texters.

What kills me is, they go slow, so slow, because they are texting. You can tell way before you actually see it.

Then when their done texting they drive recklessly fast.

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Irshgrl31201 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:43:34 GMT

When I see someone texting, I unroll my window and tell them to stop.

One day a couple of weeks ago there was a lady in the lane next to me, texting her heart out and she almost side swiped my car. She had to be in her late 50's early 60's. At the light I unrolled my window and motioned for her to roll down her window. She did and I said you are seriously going to kill someone. I then told her she should be ashamed of herself and that if I hadn't reacted to coming into my lane, she would have hit my car for sure. She was embarrassed and said she was sorry. My daughter then called 911 to report her license plate. I don't know if anything came from that but I always report texters. Who knows, maybe they will get a visit from the police and it will wake them up a bit.

I think they need to invent a jammer like the soldiers use for cell phones in the ME that can be used for IEDs. Once the ingnition is on, the phone cannot receive or make calls or texts. I know we have the technology for it.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:44:58 GMT

Can you report someone texting?

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chickenbutt — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:45:11 GMT

That's just awful. No, they don't care! Until it affects HER, she will go merrily along with no consideration for anybody else. It takes a very specific mindset to behave that irresponsibly.

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Suziepeach — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:46:44 GMT

I was livid watching her- and I see all of you have basically experienced the same thing with stupid people! It's like when it's pouring rain in sheets and no one turns their lights on, especially people in light colored vehicles... what is wrong with people anymore? Rules of the road don't pertain to them and oh yeah, I can do this.... Stupid stupid stupid!!!

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Topaz Gem — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:48:08 GMT

The thing is, is that it only takes a minute to pull over into a parking lot and finish your text if it's all that important.

My cousin pulled over to the side of the road to make a call and a cop actually stopped and asked if anything was wrong. When she told him she was just making a call, he thought that was so unusual that someone would take the time to stop.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:53:11 GMT

Who would've thought that texting (typing!) would be the popular way to talk all day long?

It blows my mind.

Especially once everyone had a cell phone in their hand to be able to talk to people.

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Krimpette — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:53:25 GMT

I'm old enough to remember when we didn't even have a phone of any kind anywhere nearby while driving. How ever did we survive?????

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LucyGoose — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:56:14 GMT

This is what I stress to my son over and over again as he is learning how to drive. I tell him that he must drive defensively and be aware of his surroundings. He must pay attention because a lot of people driving don't. And sure enough, he notices at least 4 or 5 people (or more) texting on their phones while on the road every day. I'm scared for him. I didn't have to deal with stupidity like this when I was learning how to drive.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:50:52 GMT

On 2/10/2015 Krimpette said:
I'm old enough to remember when we didn't even have a phone of any kind anywhere nearby while driving. How ever did we survive?????

I only have a landline in my home and I'm still alive.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:05:38 GMT

They think like they are immortal, nothing bad will come of it.

Many do the same thing about the treatment of our earth, ignoring all the warning signs.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:07:44 GMT

On 2/10/2015 Krimpette said:
I'm old enough to remember when we didn't even have a phone of any kind anywhere nearby while driving. How ever did we survive?????

Many didn't survive, like with measles.

Cell phones have saved many lives: lost hikers, heart attacks when not at home, being attacked on the street, on and on.

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mstyrion 1 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:10:40 GMT

On 2/10/2015 Lucky charm said:
Who would've thought that texting (typing!) would be the popular way to talk all day long?

It blows my mind.

Especially once everyone had a cell phone in their hand to be able to talk to people.

Like here?

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Shorty2U — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:16:07 GMT

You got that right they don't care. Its disgusting. Its illegal here to text AND talk without a headset, but they don't enforce it.

I made a post last week someone almost hit us when they were talking on their cell and my husband had to swerve and we just missed the curb. And when we got our new car a few years ago someone hit us in a parking lot where we were sitting having ice cream. He was on the cellphone too. We had to get our new car repaired just after getting it.

Im SO fed up with cellphones everywhere its unreal. We went to the movies Sunday and 2 people had to open their phones during the movie. Whats SO important that people have to keep using cellphones everywhere? I just DONT get it and never will!

For the record, I have a prepaid cell I rarely use. I have no interest in being on a phone while Im out and about with my husband/family/friends. I am spending time with them, why should I be on a phone? IE RUDE!

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ROMARY — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:31:07 GMT

Oh, no, don't get me started (again)! It (texting while driving, walking) is really out of control around here. Several posters here haven't believed me in the past; but, I'm telling you that I'm not even exaggerating. Unfortunately. (I'd rather be exaggerating.)

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ROMARY — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:35:17 GMT

Kelly Ripa once mentioned that when she was young, her household had one phone in the center of a long hallway. And it was a big deal to get a very long extension cord, so she could bring that phone down the hall to briefly talk with a friend in private! I remember those days, and it seems that Kelly is 'way younger' that I am; yet her childhood experiences were very similar to mine!

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birddrops — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:40:05 GMT

What would the op have had the ""little twit"" do? Shake her hand back at you? I would have driven off as well.

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Cakers1 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:40:26 GMT

Text/talk and cause an accident with damage - you pay in full above and beyond what your insurance covers. Loss of license for 1 year. Major increase in your ins. premium. Major fine.

Text/talk and cause bodily harm (non-fatal) - loss of license for a specified time, major fine, and full responsibility beyond what your insurance covers for medical expenses. Some jail time would be required. Major increase in your ins. premium when you do get your license back.

Text/talk and cause a death - permanent loss of license and minimum time in jail, at least 2 years.

I have absolutely no patience for people driving and yakking/texting. None. At. ALL.