jonathankrall
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I recently read a report that 87% of all drivers think they are above average or excellent drivers[1]. Now in this thread I read that there should be no ban on cell phone use because all of those above average drivers can compensate for their cell phone use by turning up their above-averageness. In other words, people are deluding themselves into thinking that they are great drivers who can compensate for their cell phone use by amping up their delusions.[2] That's very safe for all of us, I'm sure.
If I was a religious man, I'd pray to the Good Lord for protection from all of those extra-super-duper "above average" drivers and their cell phones. But I'm not, so I'll happily work with my fellow citizens to support sensible laws. So, yes, I support the proposed ban and further support making it the law in all 50 states. That way otherwise law-abiding citizens can't say "well it isn't the law in every state so it can't be that important!"
[1] I can't find the study I was recalling, but here is an example where the number comes in at 93% The myth of the above-average driver - Sep. 22, 2011 If you google "driving" and "the lake wobegon effect" you will find plenty more.
[2] Not that I blame them. Driving is the number one cause of death among people from age 1 up until 55 or so, when a lot of diseases kick in (mainly caused by lack of exercise, I suppose). It is the most dangerous thing most of you will do today. And we live in a society where driving is considered nearly mandatory. No wonder people are deluded about it.
If I was a religious man, I'd pray to the Good Lord for protection from all of those extra-super-duper "above average" drivers and their cell phones. But I'm not, so I'll happily work with my fellow citizens to support sensible laws. So, yes, I support the proposed ban and further support making it the law in all 50 states. That way otherwise law-abiding citizens can't say "well it isn't the law in every state so it can't be that important!"
[1] I can't find the study I was recalling, but here is an example where the number comes in at 93% The myth of the above-average driver - Sep. 22, 2011 If you google "driving" and "the lake wobegon effect" you will find plenty more.
[2] Not that I blame them. Driving is the number one cause of death among people from age 1 up until 55 or so, when a lot of diseases kick in (mainly caused by lack of exercise, I suppose). It is the most dangerous thing most of you will do today. And we live in a society where driving is considered nearly mandatory. No wonder people are deluded about it.