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Re:Is NTSB call for ban on electronics for drivers realistic? by atacrawl on Wednesday December 14, 2011 @10:47AM (#3352229)
We need to ban drivers from cars.

Nanny states are borne from thought processes like this.

It doesn't matter that the overwhelming majority of drivers don't get into accidents because of their phones, nor does it matter that eliminating risk from an inherently risky activity such as traveling in a 3000-pound metal object is all but impossible.

Regulations and rules are useful. Banning things outright is ridiculous.

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Re:Is NTSB call for ban on electronics for drivers realistic? by drcube on Wednesday December 14, 2011 @11:30AM (#3352417)
Way to miss the point. He's talking about making drivers obsolete, not banning everybody who doesn't drive perfectly from getting behind the wheel. It's about using technology to improve our lives, not burdening ourselves with bureaucracy.
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