Joshua Franklin 30, died yesterday around 6:30 pm in a fatal car crash. Glynn County police are investigating this accident. They found a cell phone on the floor and laptop in the passengers seat.
They are concluding that maybe this was the cause of his death. Cell phones in the past decade have been a factor in car accidents and it seems as if its only rising.
The media today is all about promoting the newest and latest cell phones and laptops. I think that the need in society today to have instant gratification, especially with the touch screen phones is becoming a problem.
I think the media pushes to have things now. In relation to this crash, I'm sure this gentleman feels he needs to talk or write someone that moment. I know I have text and talk while driving but I am getting a lot better about it. I know in Australia it is illegal to use your cell phone and drive.
What do you feel about this situation? Do you think there should be a limit or maybe even a ban on using cell phones while driving? Do you think people feel the need now days to respond to there phone right away?
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Cell phone usage while driving is becoming a growing problem. I know anytime I call my mom, the first thing she says to me is "are you driving?" If my answer is Yes, I have to hang up and call her back when i'm not driving. Laptops are also becoming more popular while driving. A lot of the investigators that i work with will call the office, and say they are on their way to a surveillance site, and are trying to run the address but can't find it. Which means they are driving, talking on the phone, AND using the computer.
I personally think cell phones should automatically come with a hands-free device, and laptops should be baned while driving.
I think that laptops should be banned while driving because you are endangering not only your life but other people as well. If you have a cell phone, wear a earpiece so both of your hands are on the wheel. I have seen people driving recklessly on the road because they are so busy talking to their best friend about who did what at work. I think that it is better to talk like that or type on your laptop when you get off the road so you won't become another statistic of accidents that are caused by cell phones and laptops.
I do think something should be done about using cell phones and driving. What that is, is another story. What about peoples personal rights....This subject wont be looked at by the government until it becomes someones platform.
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