tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post2094719990717259796..comments2023-09-09T10:29:29.789-05:00Comments on The Green Room: Minority Report: ChicagoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17709842445396738547noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-5136764398919063742008-09-26T11:57:00.000-05:002008-09-26T11:57:00.000-05:00Elbee--Yeah, we have the hands-free law in Chicago...Elbee--Yeah, we have the hands-free law in Chicago, also--but as far as I can see, it's never enforced. Which is good, because I break it all the time.<BR/><BR/>But I'm guessing that all of these little laws that try to make us all safer drivers are all covered under the basic driving laws: you gotta pay attention to what you're doing, and if you don't, and you cause an accident, you get cited for negligence or something.<BR/><BR/>I suppose that as technology changes, we might need a new law or two to keep up. But most of the new laws that law-makers of relatively tiny importance try to pass are, I believe, already covered by existing laws.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709842445396738547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-15695138690552664712008-09-26T11:40:00.000-05:002008-09-26T11:40:00.000-05:00My husband and I were having this discussion recen...My husband and I were having this discussion recently. We live in Los Angeles. Where 'Hands free' cell phone while driving is now required. That is, if you're going to be on the phone while driving. So, recently TPTB have been whether to also ban Texting while driving. (They just banned it for train operators after a horrific accident last week in L.A.) Our feeling is that, if you are a stupid and irresponsible human being, you're going to do it whether the law says you can or can't. And then they're going to ban switching your radio stations and eating, drinking, etc.. I agree that we have enough laws. Those that wish to follow them will, and those who don't won't. Further, there are limited ways to enforce it. How can a cop tell if you're driving or checking out the lint on your pants? I support Obama, but check out this girl's feelings about it. I kinda agree. But still voting for Obama www.alicebag.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-27855722898238053992008-09-26T09:31:00.000-05:002008-09-26T09:31:00.000-05:00Bucky--click on his name, and you will learn that ...Bucky--click on his name, and you will learn that Coach is indeed a mister.<BR/><BR/>And, "not an Obama supporter"? Dang. I'm disappointed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709842445396738547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-35092865033195606982008-09-26T00:15:00.000-05:002008-09-26T00:15:00.000-05:00Dear Coach:Oops, my bad. Perhaps you are Dear MS. ...Dear Coach:<BR/><BR/>Oops, my bad. Perhaps you are Dear MS. or MRS. Coach. That was not mine to assume that you are a man. Best regards, BuckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-74379344874380191852008-09-26T00:12:00.000-05:002008-09-26T00:12:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. Coach: Your post using such a broad swath...Dear Mr. Coach: Your post using such a broad swath as "wants to control *every* detail" is unfair, ridiculous, and not a reasonable way to engage in healthy dialogue. IMHO, it is undeserving of a thoughtful response from any Obamaphile.<BR/><BR/>My suggestion: refrain from using words such as "never, always, none" in this context. Your post is revealing of your thinking and attitude in a way that is not admirable. <BR/><BR/>I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time. For one, I gotta like and respect you, if only for being a fellow faithful Green Room reader. I will assume your were in a rush and this is a one-off type of comment. How about restating and backing it up with facts and thoughtful analysis? I will be looking for it. Respectfully, Bucky (Not an Obama supporter, btw.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-26114541387461559282008-09-25T17:10:00.000-05:002008-09-25T17:10:00.000-05:00Hi Coach! Welcome. I'm curious why you believe t...Hi Coach! Welcome. I'm curious why you believe that Obama "wants to control every detail" of my life?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709842445396738547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-66431642322421865522008-09-25T16:36:00.000-05:002008-09-25T16:36:00.000-05:00Interesting that you want less laws, rules, and re...Interesting that you want less laws, rules, and regulations, yet you are going to vote for Obama who wants to control every detail of your life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com