Cell Phones and Safety |
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New Slug Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2002 at 5:36am |
The following comments were sent to me via email:
"Yesterday, while waiting to be picked up at 14th and Independence to go to 234, two drivers came by and I passed up rides with each of them because they were both on their cell phones. When I told them, respectively, that I didn't want to ride with them because they were on their cells, they became offended and more so because I passed up the ride. Most people don't think of it, because it's the drivers car and it's their right to be on the phone or to do whatever they please in the car. However, as a slug, one has every right to pass up a ride because they may feel endangered by the driver's distracting behavior. Please inform slugs of this increasing hazard. |
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RM
New Slug Joined: 25 Feb 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I wholeheartedly agree. Drivers on cell phones are concentrating on the phone conversation, no matter how much they swear that they can concentrate on the conversation and their driving at the same time. With respect to slugs, I also find it grossly inconsiderate when a slug gets into a car and makes or receives calls and carries on inane conversations - it is the height of rudeness! A quick, "Hi, honey. I'm running late." isn't so bad as long as the person cuts it short. It seems most people are considerate with respect to cell phones, but those who aren't, in my opinion, should drive alone.
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Casey
New Slug Joined: 19 Apr 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Yes. Good case in point that we must respect the driver as well as other sluggers and use cell phones with discretion.
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