[geeks] what is the world coming to...

[Joshua D Boyd]

On Wed, Apr 10, 2002 at 12:50:30PM -0500, Jonathan C. Patschke wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Apr 2002, Joshua D Boyd wrote:
> 
> > I don't see what is so hard about using a cell phone in a car.  I've never
> > had any trouble, and I don't even bother with those new fangled hands free
> > thingies.
> 
> Short answer: "morons"

> So, it might be okay for -you- to use a phone in your car.  But I've seen
> a lot of people who really shouldn't because they're morons.  I'm close to
> a type-1 moron when I'm not in top shape, so I don't phone while I'm in
> the car unless I have to.  ATM, I don't have a mobile phone, and I really
> don't miss it.

You missed it. I said using the phone in the car.  I didn't say while driving.
The reference to too many calls causing lateness was a further clue that I
meant stopping off the road when using the phone.

I don't actually have a cell phone, but occasionally I borrow one.
 
> --Jonathan
> [1] Which, in Texas basically consists of multiple-choice questions
>     along the lines of "what is the difference between a flashing red
>     light, and a flashing amber light?" and "what is the maximum speed you
>     should drive in a 50mph speed zone during fair conditions with clear
>     visibility and light traffic?"

55MPH?

-- 
Joshua D. Boyd