| Re: Cell Phones worse than DJs
Robert Chambers wrote:
> Personally, I think the DJs of Clear Channel who made the offending
> remarks should be brought up on some sort of charges ... but that's a
> side to the point I'd like to bring up.
>
> I think drivers with cell phones are a far worse threat to cyclists
> than these DJs could ever be. A year ago I was run down by one and
> spent 8 days in the hospital and spent many months in painful
> rehabilitation. Evidence seems to be mounting that they are a
> significant distraction to a driver.
>
> Just a thought for those who are tired of the DJ threads and need
> something else to obsess about.
>
> Bob C.
The other day I was almost mowed down by a cyclist (I was walking), on an
unlit general use path winding through a heavily treed area that blocked the
moonlight and reduced visibility on the path to about four feet.
The cyclist was wearing all black (business suit), had no lights, and was
talking on a cellphone with one hand (making him unable to stop or
apparently to steer properly). I literally had to dive off the path. He
didn't stop riding or talking into the phone. Probably never noticed me
(seing as how it was dark, he was moving fast and was obviously distracted,
he could easily have mistaken me for a racoon).
My point is that it's reckless people who are a threat, more than the
specific things they do. I would definately agree that cellphones can be a
hazard when used in traffic situations, but they can also be used
responsibly, and sometimes people might need to make a call. I think it
would be a shame if they were outlawed. I was once rear-ended at a red light
by a guy who spilled his morning coffee and tried to clean it up without
pulling over, but I don't hear anyone trying to outlaw eating and driving. I
think we're more likely to start seeing SUVs with microwave ovens and
mini-fridges.
Please! Eat responsibly! If you are eating, let a friend drive or call a
cab! Don't let the life you take be someone elses!
adam
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