One of my most popular blogs ever was about texting, A Very Sad Last Tweet.
Since I wrote this blog, texting has become even more prevalent. 
Distracted driving, of which texting is a major contributor, is a huge safety problem.
Distracted driving, of which texting is a major contributor, is a huge safety problem.Car manufacturers have come up with a system to help minimized distracted driving from texting, according to the article in today's Washington Post, Automakers embrace hands-free text-messaging technology.
The question becomes, however, does this simply endorse a bad habit and make it easier to drive while distracted, or does it serve the public by making it less likely that drivers will text while driving?
Personally, I believe that there are drivers who will text regardless of the information that they have. They cannot resist the tempation to check that last vibration or the flashing red light. For these people, this system will be invaluable. Wouldn't you rather be behind someone who is having their text messages read out loud to them than behind someone who is squinting to read that last text?
I am in no way endorsing texting behind the wheel. I am, however, aware that there are people who cannot help but believe that, 'it will never happen to me.' By having a sytem like this in the car, the rest of us will be protected (to some degree) by their reckless actions.
Do you see this issue the same way? What do you think of this new system? Do you know anyone who has it?
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