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Subject:		Why EDUCATE DON'T LEGISLATE Does Not Apply
Name:		Bruce Arnold
Date Posted:		Sep 23, 06 - 9:42 AM
Email:		bruce@ldrlongdistancerider.com
Message:		Fellow Freedom Fighters, As is conveyed through several sources posted in this forum, we have scientific evidence that cellphone conversations result in automobile drivers being just as impaired as if they were intoxicated by alcohol. Further, we know that banning cellphone conversations will remove (or at least diminish) the number one source of driver distraction, which will in turn mitigate the inattentional blindness of cagers, which is the leading cause of all motorcycle accidents. Some bikers are being slow to support cellphone bans, suggesting that this initiative is inconsistent with ABATE's "Educate Don't Legislate" policy. Actually, however, this is an arena where "Educate Don't Legislate" does not apply: EDUCATION CANNOT CORRECT IMPAIRMENT, BUT LEGISLATION CAN DISCOURAGE IT. Regardless of the source of impairment--alcohol, cellphone usage or otherwise--an impaired driver is an impaired driver and a danger to all who share the road. So if you're concerned about the political consistency of bikers supporting bans on cellphone conversations while driving, look at it this way: EITHER WE BAN THE PHONES ... OR WE FREE THE DRUNKS. Ride Long, Ride Free! Bruce
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Re: Why EDUCATE DON'T LEGISLATE Does Not Apply by Garry Van Kirk · Sep 23, 06 - 12:11 PM Re: Re: Why EDUCATE DON'T LEGISLATE Does Not Apply by Garry Van Kirk · Sep 23, 06 - 12:38 PM "Her arm was found near the accident still clutching a cell phone." by Bruce Arnold · Sep 23, 06 - 5:45 PM Re: Why EDUCATE DON'T LEGISLATE Does Not Apply by rc · Sep 23, 06 - 6:07 PM Education Will Not Be An Effective Solution to the Epidemic of DUI Cell Phone Use While Driving by M-A-D-D RayHenke · Sep 24, 06 - 2:28 AM Re: Education Will Not Be An Effective Solution to the Epidemic of DUI Cell Phone Use While Driving by Roach · Sep 25, 06 - 12:43 PM Re: Re: Education Will Not Be An Effective Solution to the Epidemic of DUI Cell Phone Use While Driv by M-A-D-D RayHenke · Sep 25, 06 - 9:00 PM ROW-V, CellPhones, Education, Legislation, Driving Stupid by Roach · Sep 26, 06 - 1:31 PM Billy Lane Thanks You for Your Support! by Bruce Arnold · Sep 26, 06 - 5:37 PM Re: Billy Lane Thanks You for Your Support! by Roach · Sep 27, 06 - 9:36 AM

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