Do you support banning the use of phones while driving?

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They’re never gonna be able to ban everything that can be a distraction. Sort of like anything can be a weapon, ANYTHING can distract you while driving. Purse, phone, water bottle falling onto the floor, the radio, finding a CD, changing your ipod, talking to your passenger…but so often I see people on cell phones driving like complete idiots, and I think “OK, do one or the other. Get off the phone and drive like a moron, or stay on your phone and pull over.” I admit, I’m guilty of texting and driving, but I’m a pro ;) Jk. I try not to, but its more of a habit now than anything. I’m trying to cut back because it is dangerous.

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