Stay Off Phones While Driving

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Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

"Rationalizing?"
I don't think so.
"Special?"
I don't think I am special. Not anymore than anyone else. But, we covered that already.

"Rationalizing" may also be construed as using a flawed study, one that sets out to prove a point by massaging and constructing data as needed, for the Luddite ego trip of restricting others' behavior, but only specific behavior and on the slimmest of grounds, without regard to other similar behaviors.

Even the proffered study uses weasel words to water down the "proof."

"Proven?" Certainly not by the study offered. Not even close. The study had a goal, and assembled weak information to support the goal.

Not talking about the study offered. There have been many more studies. But it is rationalizing. No one is as good at driving while using their cell phones as they are when they are not. Period. Your arguments just go to how much you are willing to risk other people's lives to have your phone conversation. You figure you're risking them less than other people would (by the graces of your superior multitasking skills) and you are ok with that. That is so selfish as to not be believed.

I know someone just like you who ran someone off the road and nearly killed them before she changed her attitude. I hope it doesn't come to that.



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