Ban Ipod-cellphone

[DOGS THAT BARK]

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070208/D8N599900.html
Feb 7, 10:09 PM (ET)

By MICHAEL VIRTANEN

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Walk, jog or bicycle across a New York street with an iPod plugged in your ears and you could get slapped with a $100 ticket under a new law proposed by a legislator from Brooklyn.

State Sen. Carl Kruger's bill would also outlaw the use of cell phones, Blackberries, video games or other electronic devices when crossing the street.

Lets see this is just after passing law there that tells you what kind oil your food can be cooked with--then we can slide to west coast where they are trying to decide if you can spank your child-
http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=24826

---and what's the ACLU work load look like--defending child porn sites--getting crosses out of public places--keeping military recruiters off campus-ect ect:nono:

 

[WhatsHisNuts]

He cited the death of a 21-year-old man who was listening to music when he stepped off a curb and was hit by a bus in Brooklyn in September, and the death of a 23-year-old iPod listener last month.

"If you're so involved in your electronic device that you can't see or hear a car coming, this is indicative of a larger problem that requires some sort of enforcement beyond the application of common sense," Kruger said.

Jason Koppel, Kruger's chief of staff, said listeners would merely have to pull the earphones out for the few seconds it takes to cross the street.

Kruger said the legislation would be introduced this week.

Charlotte Troisgros, 16, a Manhattan student talking on her cell phone in a crosswalk near City Hall on Wednesday, laughed and said the law may not be such a bad idea.

"You really don't pay attention. You might get hit by a car," she said.

I figured there had to be some deaths attached to this. At work, I have to discipline anyone wearing headphones on the main floor because it affects the ability to hear powered equipment...therefore, it puts you in a dangerous position. Now, that said, the company I work for is responsible for employee safety while in place of business, so they have a responsibility to keep everyone as safe as possible. Out in public, the ownus is solely on the person that chooses to cross the street without the ability to hear a bus/car coming. Carl needs to mind his own business and allow natural selection to take its course.

-Gary

 

[smurphy]

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070208/D8N599900.html
Feb 7, 10:09 PM (ET)

By MICHAEL VIRTANEN

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Walk, jog or bicycle across a New York street with an iPod plugged in your ears and you could get slapped with a $100 ticket under a new law proposed by a legislator from Brooklyn.

State Sen. Carl Kruger's bill would also outlaw the use of cell phones, Blackberries, video games or other electronic devices when crossing the street.

Lets see this is just after passing law there that tells you what kind oil your food can be cooked with--then we can slide to west coast where they are trying to decide if you can spank your child-
http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=24826

---and what's the ACLU work load look like--defending child porn sites--getting crosses out of public places--keeping military recruiters off campus-ect ect:nono:

Funny, this bugs you but you have NOCOMPLAINTS about the only thing last congress got accomplished. Like I asked you before, how's your Pinnacle account these days?

That said - the spanking law is a joke. It better not pass, because I plan on whooping my eventual child something awful....primarily due to my frustration of not being able to wager via Pinnacle anymore.

 

[DOGS THAT BARK]

My pinnacle accounts fine Smurph --heres graded wagers from last week--
--you surely wouldn't think I preach about being responsible and not be prepared now-did ya




Ticket Accepted Decided Type Description Stake +/-

 

[DOGS THAT BARK]

would you like me to make wager for you on something there in next minute or so and post ticket?

Since I haven't heard from you I'll delete tickets above--wouldn't want some trying to whine to Pinny about it

 

[smurphy]

No, but I might have to have you place some wagers for me next football season. Did you open a bak account in Canada or something?

 

[DOGS THAT BARK]

I had a head start Smurph as been having to jump through hoops like this for years with UK books.
I'll get your email from Jack if your interested--but won't help now. Had to have been done prior.
--and I'd be happy to place any wager any time for you.

 

[smurphy]

Don't sweat it. I appreciate the offer. I'll see where my gambling status is next season and maybe we'll talk.