Cell

California [Governor Schwarzenegger has signed into law a measure that prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. It goes into effect on July 1, 2008. If this is so important and life-saving, why shouldn't it take effect tomorrow?] If it were an increase in compensation for government officials or a "bridge to nowhere," do you think it would languish for almost two years? [Right is right, and if you can justify it, why not do it now?] Could there be some question about the severity of the danger posed by this behavior?

Alright, I hear you saying, "People must have time to adapt and buy new equipment to facilitate hands-free operation." Well, what if you've recently moved to, say, New York, where the law is already in effect? Do you think that Governor Pataki will give you a two year grace period?

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