One Small Justice...BBC Article

[sgtiger]

How does anyone even text and drive at the same time? Talking on the phone I can understand (don't agree with, but at least see how it's possible) but I can barely text when I'm standing still and concentrating.

+1

Whew! I thought I was the only one.

[bmccasland]

Since I wrote the "small point" statement.

Geonz got it right, I meant it as an understatement. Not a "small trifiling item", nor was I trying to place blame on our cycling brother.

We are small and light compared to vehicles - so we cyclists have to be REAL careful on the road, obeying all traffic laws. As one of the guys I ride with (and he bike commutes), you could be in the right, but you could also be *dead right*. Bike vs car - bike ALWAYS looses.

I hope the girl learned that her actions of texting lead to a death, and not that if the cyclist wasn't there, she can drive and text at the same time. It's a CAR people, NOT a phone booth!

There are times I dispise the invention of cell phones. Seems people forget that work, driving, engaging with the people you are actually with, is more important than answering EVERY call, at all times. GAAAAKKK.

Looks like I need some sugar in my morning coffee... must go looking for coffee...