re: Should texting while driving result in the same penalties as dui?

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I fully support making cell phones not function while driving. You can survive not looking at your phone for an hour.

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I've gone back and forth on this. I get the sentiment, but what about using your phone for maps? Making calls? Emergency situations? People have been using cell phones for years no problem before they became computers in our pockets.

I think it would have to be a "dumb down" program that kicks in once you reach a certain speed. With just a few icons you can do maps, phone calls, or emergency dialing but no texting, email, web surfing, games, etc.