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originally posted by: introvert
Well, it would appear you OP and overall argument is based on false equivalencies and logical fallacies.
I guess you support the widespread and uncontrolled killing of innocent children and families on the road then? Because, THAT is the topic I am speaking about here. If you have another topic in mind, I suggest to stop the deflection and attempts to derail the thread.
What about MY right not to die on the road due to their irresponsible texting???!!!
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Krakatoa
I guess you support the widespread and uncontrolled killing of innocent children and families on the road then? Because, THAT is the topic I am speaking about here. If you have another topic in mind, I suggest to stop the deflection and attempts to derail the thread.
Of course. I must want widespread and uncontrolled killing of innocent kids and families...just because I pointed out the OP is based on logical fallacies and false equivalences.
And that is on topic. Not deflection.
What about MY right not to die on the road due to their irresponsible texting???!!!
You have no such right.
Your premise is stupid.
Thank you for your condolences but it’s just the facts of life that we all either die or die....
originally posted by: Plotus
a reply to: agentblue
I rather doubt many will embrace your hyperbole or sardonic response. I believe you Are distressed from your loss, I'll add may they RIP. But there are possibilities not yet explored that would remedy the Problem. Perhaps even saving more of your loved ones.
originally posted by: agentblue
The constitution states that you have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.... I am not quite so sure we have a right to not die...... if that was the case every doctor that ever treated a patient that ended up dying could be held liable for a patient kicking the bucket... that’s another can of worms if you want to open it. a reply to: Krakatoa
I see you are totally unwilling to have a reasonable discussion.
And instead are gripping your smartphone as a phallic symbol of your own narcissistic delusions.
Please come back when you are ready to discuss this overuse and sale of these proven death machines in the hands of unqualified and untrained people on the road.
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
a reply to: Krakatoa
Uh oh, we have another one:
What kind of heartless sociopath would support such sick and senseless behavior?
Keep them coming though. Like I said, I see what you're doing and I get it, har har, har.
~Tenth
All told, a full 14% of fatal distracted driving crashes involved a cell phone that was in use at the time of the wreck, according to the NHTSA. Of the total number of fatal crashes in 2015, 10% involved the use of a phone.
The statistics suggest a small uptick from the previous year, when the NHTSA found that 13% of all distraction-affected crashes could be attributed to cell phones—even as the number of 16- to 24-year-olds using a phone while behind the wheel fell more than a full percentage point, dropping from 5.8% in 2014 to 4.6% in 2015.
The country also suffered the largest increase of total auto deaths in that same time period, with the number jumping 7.2% between 2014 and 2015, when 35,092 people were killed on American roadways.
And while the survey didn’t specify the difference between drivers using a phone to talk or to text—by far the more dangerous activity behind the wheel—a separate spate of questions revealed that most of the drivers felt the need to respond to any text message either “right away” or “within 5 minutes” of receiving it. Despite this, a wide majority of participants—81%, to be exact—reported that they believed they were safer drivers than autonomous vehicles, even though it’s been predicted that the burgeoning technology could reduce all traffic accidents by up to 90%.
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
a reply to: Krakatoa
Uh oh, we have another one:
What kind of heartless sociopath would support such sick and senseless behavior?
Keep them coming though. Like I said, I see what you're doing and I get it, har har, har.
~Tenth
Why do you mock the deaths of so many children on the road? I think you grasp at that smartphone too tightly. You have no need to possess such a death machine while driving. Let it go, it does not define your life.
originally posted by: agentblue
Aye the medical law is set forth due to negligence leading to death. It is only after something has actually happened does the law take effect. So by that premise, cell phone use can happen until something actually causes a wreck or other precarious incidents occur since there is no victim until an act of negligence actually occurs then the blame falls squarely on the assailant.... not a burden of society in general a reply to: Krakatoa
originally posted by: RomeByFire
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
a reply to: Krakatoa
Uh oh, we have another one:
What kind of heartless sociopath would support such sick and senseless behavior?
Keep them coming though. Like I said, I see what you're doing and I get it, har har, har.
~Tenth
Why do you mock the deaths of so many children on the road? I think you grasp at that smartphone too tightly. You have no need to possess such a death machine while driving. Let it go, it does not define your life.
It's illegal in some states to use a phone while driving.
No one is taking your bait, the only one doing any mocking is yourself. By the way, you're definitely helping "your sides," arguement.
Doesn't come off as childish or immature at all.
originally posted by: RomeByFire
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
a reply to: Krakatoa
Uh oh, we have another one:
What kind of heartless sociopath would support such sick and senseless behavior?
Keep them coming though. Like I said, I see what you're doing and I get it, har har, har.
~Tenth
Why do you mock the deaths of so many children on the road? I think you grasp at that smartphone too tightly. You have no need to possess such a death machine while driving. Let it go, it does not define your life.
It's illegal in some states to use a phone while driving.
No one is taking your bait, the only one doing any mocking is yourself. By the way, you're definitely helping "your sides," arguement.
Doesn't come off as childish or immature at all.