Seems like you've got some priorities confused...Originally posted by googe
And why do we put more stigma on a drunk driver (unconscious decision for the most part) than someone who is fully conscious and aware of what they are doing, yet does this 'worse' texting offence regardless?
It seems like we have some priorities confused.
Texting while driving is dangerous & I'm not defending it.
However, people who think texting is as dangerous (or more dangerous) than driving drunk are ridiculous. They represent a small portion of society who fervently pursue small laws because they over-value their own opinion.
Driving while impaired will never be reduced to a $75 fine.
Sending text messages while driving will never be punished as severely as driving drunk.
Get used to it! The two are completely separate offenses. I'm not even sure why you're making an argument comparing them. Texting behind the wheel is more like ... Playing video games, or watching a movie. Still very dangerous and illegal, but at least you can turn them off and look away. I wish being drunk had an "OFF" button!