Text Messaging

I was listening to the radio on my way into work today and I am sure you did hear or heard about the Los Angeles commuter train crash that killed 25 people last year…well the headline was that the Engineer was text messaging when the incident happen…actually 22 seconds before the crash he had sent out a text message. Now the thing is that investigations also concluded that the Engineer of the other train was also text messaging…so…now I am totally up and up with today’s technology, you know its all about the convenience. But you know I honestly think there needs to be some kind of line drawn.

The thing is there was also more evidence indicating that the supervisor also new that the engineer had an over abundance of on-duty cell phone usage…people working at the commuter new about his problems and yet he still managed the commuter. In one quote,

“It raises questions for me about what the heck else was going on out there”.

I mean think about that…I have been driving along and I could see in the car next to me the person text messaging…I mean the phone is right on the steering wheel.and they sway back and forth on there lane…while other drivers blow their horn…come on now. Its not just text messaging, its cell phone usage as well…even with today’s laws…people are still talking on the phone and driving. It doesn’t stop there…there are people eating, putting on make up, shaving, looking around on the car floor…looking for what who knows…its bananas.

Sorry, I got of the actual topic, but…I have to say…what will it take to besides warning signs, red flags…to look on…before anything happens…you know it always turns out that days, weeks or months have gone by and all the signs or indications of problems were there whether it was with the machinery, the person, the whatever…and nobody did anything to resolve the issue at that time…come on people…red flags…even the slightest indications….let’s start there and correct the problem before something tragic happens.

I could go on and on, but everyone has their opinion, some think…”hey I could text and drive and I have been for years…nothing has ever happen to me”, that’s great and let’s hope it stays that way, but those individuals that engage in other activities while driving also put others at risk…so are we selfish…or can we do something about it.

This is how I see it…for those that want to eat, put on make up, and shave while driving…come on…get up an extra 5-10 minutes earlier each day…your life and those around you deserve it. And for those texting or talking on the phone…seriously…it can wait till you come to a complete stop…why in the world would you pick up the phone just to argue with someone…hey…you know its true…9 out of 10 people I have talked to…always tell me…that they are talking to there significant other…and most of the time its an argument…why would you put your self through that…while you are driving. And for those individuals calling people while they are driving…if you love them…really love them…and even though you might be boiling mad about something…it can wait…let them drive and get to their destination safely…wouldn’t you hate for them not to make it to their destination and the last thing you both said to each other was hurtful things…guilt and sadness are a terrible combination…please drive safely.

Thanks again for stopping by, till next time,