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Re:Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years? Blame Apps by eternalban on Wednesday November 16, 2016 @11:13AM (#12968336)
How is it possible you haven't noted that these devices affect a subset of population in a manner that can be fairly described as 'mesmerized'?

"going 115 mph" on Snapchat. Isn't the mere fact that someone would feel compelled to chat at 115 mph enough? I remember my younger days when I edged closed to that number going from NYC to Troy on 95 and even adjusting the tune or lighting a cig was a very deliberate operation.

If you are texting at that speed, some part of your rational mind has been short circuited.

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Re:Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years? Blame Apps by clifanatic on Wednesday November 16, 2016 @01:46PM (#12970041)
> I remember my younger days when I edged closed to that number

But you didn't die, so it must be Snapchat.

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Re:Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years? Blame Apps by eternalban on Wednesday November 16, 2016 @02:04PM (#12970235)
I was entirely focused on the machine and the road.
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