Why are you trying to kill me?

Its seems nuts. There isn't any text that is important in my world. If its important call and I will pull over. Its a PHONE not a Typewriter.

Good post. I got the impatient "TALK TO ME" text yesterday and I thought I was going to pop my lid. So I called him back. Right away. When he couldn't hear me at all because of where I was, and the whole reason I didn't call back in the first place... he felt dumb.

The Internet and Cell phones have changed our generation. We will never be the same. It's not all good. Some day they will make cars so the texting won't work while you are driving. If you get in a horrible accident caused you the driver the cops get your cell phone records for texting times for investigation I have heard.

Though the message may not be insignificant, if I don't respond immediately, I may be driving or in a meeting.  It is very discourteous to text while in a meeting as talking on the phone.  99.999% of any communication can wait until either the task of driving is complete or the meeting is over.  Otherwise, we would have never survived long enough to develop cell phone technology much less smart phones.  Ten text messages will have no more affect than one text.  Be patient, I'll respond as soon as practical and practicable.

Amen!  I see people weaving all over the road and a few years ago would have though they were drunk.  Now, I assume it is texting which it usually is.

Richard, here in Maryland, we are not allowed to text and drive. Just yesterday, our legislators added that even talking with the phone up to your ear (not hands free - that is OK) is a primary offense (it used to be secondary.)

I am glad our state is taking steps to try to reduce distracted driving. I hope yours does, too.

Most people have a hard enough time just driving much less sending text messages while they're driving!

Richard. .you say so much with so very few words. . 

great talent!

Richard, I can't help but be reminded of the doctor who went off a cliff and died tweeting on his cell phone while driving. 

As sad as it is, the current AT&T campaign of broken hearted parents telling about their lost children's last text that cost their lives seems an effective one.  I wish people of all ages would take it to heart.

I make it easy for my clients.  I don't text. 

They can call or E-Mail.  Also no mistakes because of short hand

California has strict laws to punish anyone texting and driving.  In fact, a guy who was staring at his smartphone with a mapping program loaded was busted under the law.  Drivers need to keep their eyes on the road.

 Richard, I couldn't agree with you more! It makes me crazy to see people playing with their phones while driving. Besides the fact that it's illegal.

It is impossible to convince many people, especially younger ones, that it is extremely dangerous.  Young people say "I am no dummy, I only do it on a clear road with no traffic" or "I only do it at stop lights" etc.  The only solution is to make it a serious offence to operate a phone or even hold it in your hand while driving.

Great reminder to all of us!    We get so focused on answering all the text messages as soon as possible, but it is never worth hurting or killing someone.

so it is true? they actually can cause the tragic accident.

Just turned that sound off and enjoy your ride. They will wait!

Richard, it is the secret weapon of the government to get rid of the young people then they can just killof the old folks.