When Are Folks Going To Learn...

katsarecool · 10-14-2010, 07:21 AM

Texting and talking on the phone while driving is stupid, dangerous, selfish and can get ugly! I would have loved to kick that lady's ass back then; the one that caused the accident. It changed my life forever. I lost who I was for a long time. I lost my ability to live a single moment without pain. I lost my ability to work, I lost many friends, I lost my home and for a time my independence. All because she had something she had to say that could not wait.

I am lucky I lived through it. So many do not. So please hang up and drive!

betenoire · 10-14-2010, 08:37 AM

People need to pay attention in general. The above video gave me nightmares.

Scorp · 10-14-2010, 09:43 AM

Those of you posting comments and other videos, maybe it will open everyones eyes. People aren't invincible and it could happen to you or someone you love. Whether you're at the wheel or not.

I'm not trying to shove anything down anyone's throat, but again, it's all about awareness.

Irish, thanks for being brave enough to say you do this openly. I'm glad you will have second thoughts now.

Kats, I'm sorry you had to be subjected to something like this. Thankfully you're still here to share your story and I thank you for that.

I just want my family, b-f family, friends and loved ones safe.

princessbelle · 10-14-2010, 09:47 AM

Thank you for this.

That's all i can say right now.

signed,

girl who won't text and drive...anymore.

katsarecool · 10-14-2010, 11:44 AM

Scorp, I thank YOU for putting this out there. If it can convince just one person to hang up and drive then it will be worth it. Did anyone sign the NoTextZone Oprah started? I signed it.

Gemme · 10-14-2010, 03:31 PM

I have a simple policy...if the car is in motion, the buttons on my cell are not.

Soon · 10-14-2010, 03:36 PM

I've never been one to text while driving (I don't ever text) but I have -- very occasionally -- used my cell to phone while driving.

However, now we have a law against using any hand held electronic devices while driving; one can be fined up to $500 if caught. I haven't seen anyone driving and texting in ages...doesn't mean it still isn't happening.

Good topic, Scorp.

10-14-2010, 08:37 AM	#2
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10-14-2010, 07:21 AM	#1
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323367	Texting and talking on the phone while driving is stupid, dangerous, selfish and can get ugly! I would have loved to kick that lady's ass back then; the one that caused the accident. It changed my life forever. I lost who I was for a long time. I lost my ability to live a single moment without pain. I lost my ability to work, I lost many friends, I lost my home and for a time my independence. All because she had something she had to say that could not wait. I am lucky I lived through it. So many do not. So please hang up and drive!

10-14-2010, 09:43 AM	#3
Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,714 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Those of you posting comments and other videos, maybe it will open everyones eyes. People aren't invincible and it could happen to you or someone you love. Whether you're at the wheel or not. I'm not trying to shove anything down anyone's throat, but again, it's all about awareness. Irish, thanks for being brave enough to say you do this openly. I'm glad you will have second thoughts now. Kats, I'm sorry you had to be subjected to something like this. Thankfully you're still here to share your story and I thank you for that. I just want my family, b-f family, friends and loved ones safe.

10-14-2010, 11:44 AM	#5
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323367	Scorp, I thank YOU for putting this out there. If it can convince just one person to hang up and drive then it will be worth it. Did anyone sign the NoTextZone Oprah started? I signed it.

10-14-2010, 03:36 PM	#7
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I've never been one to text while driving (I don't ever text) but I have -- very occasionally -- used my cell to phone while driving. However, now we have a law against using any hand held electronic devices while driving; one can be fined up to $500 if caught. I haven't seen anyone driving and texting in ages...doesn't mean it still isn't happening. Good topic, Scorp.