Stephanie Abbondandolo

Amanda Saccullo

Texting and Driving

A recent issue that has been a big argument in most states is banning texting and driving. There are mostly two sides to this argument. One side is for banning texting and driving. These people see texting and driving as dangerous and life threatening and even worse than drinking and driving. The other side is leaving texting and driving legal. These people feel our society is now computer savvy and knows how to properly text and drive in a safe manner.

Texting and driving is a normality to todays society. Mostly everyone is guilty of it. Banning texting and driving will inconvenience many Americans. Instead of being for the texting and driving ban or against it, lets try and find a middle ground. Would it be a possibility just to ban texting and driving while the car is in motion? Lets maybe keep it legal to have a phone in a car and be able to use it, but only when the car is at a complete stop. By doing this, it will make our roads safer but will also keep people be in touch with their personal life.

Instead of looking at a side lets look at the major problem in this picture. Our society is addicted to technology. This argument would not have to be debated if Americans would just be able to use technology in a safe manner and not put people’s lives in danger. Technology is taking over peoples lives and this argument shows it very well. People should just be smart enough to realize that anything that distracts you, and takes your eyes off the road is a hazard and can put lives in danger.

How do you feel about this issue? Do you think our society’s obsession with technology is the real issue to this argument and could be prevented? How do you feel when you or others text and drive and how do you think it will help this argument?