[nibiyabi]

This will never pass, but even if it did, then shouldn't we ban deaf people too?

 

[RasmusseN]

doubt it will pass

but I don't live in NYC anyway

 

[WillKhitie]

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Originally Posted by nibiyabi /img/forum/go_quote.gif This will never pass, but even if it did, then shouldn't we ban deaf people too?

lol, I concur.

 

[Jahn]

who else saw the title and thought "Bill Gates is THAT powerful?"

 

[Echopac]

"They" just want to take care of you, because you can't take care of yourself. It's not a conspiracy, it's a reality.

 

[flamerz]

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Originally Posted by nibiyabi /img/forum/go_quote.gif This will never pass, but even if it did, then shouldn't we ban deaf people too?

What about blind people?! And people on wheelchairs! There's only one solution. Eliminate every United States handicapped citizen.

 

[smeggy]

Frankly, if they're wering ibuds, I say they're a legitimate target

 

[BushGuy]

It's just further proof that the majority of New Yorkers vote for the kind of politicians they deserve..........and the proponent of this bill is only a state assemblyman. Oh, I guess many people are aware to the movement to ban the incandescent light bulb. Already done in Cal., and soon to go thru in N.J. for state offices (for a starter). It would seem that Social Security, Health Care, Sex Abusers, " War on Drugs" and similar issues have all been solved.......so the focus has come down to iPods, and light bulbs in the new transparent, "integrity-focused" legislatures.

 

[Romanee]

I think one of Kruger's many problems is that he doesn't realize that the problem isn't NY-ers using electronic devices while crossing the streets — but rather the unique habit seen very frequently in NYC (only?):

NYC-ites can often be seen walking in one direction and looking in the opposite direction — often turning their head(s) 180 degrees!!! A weird local psychosis that's undoubtedly responsible for many injuries, and probably some deaths.

You have to see this unique NYC quirk to believe it. Next time "you" are in NYC -- especially midtown Manhattan -- keep this in mind and you'll see it all around.

It's also very important to be vigilant in this regard, for one's own personal safety and avoidance of angry confrontations when those idiots inevitably crash into you and "attack" you for bumping them and/or getting into their space! (…voiceover, Dustin Hoffman/Ratso Rizzo: I'm walking here! I'm walking here!)

Addendum: It also appears as though a lot of NY-ers are suicidal, evidenced by the huge numbers of them who routinely dive into traffic against (pedestrian) red lights, either "to save time" or simply because they feel they're entitled to. Seems to happen more at night. Again, you have to see this to believe it.

Kinda like lemmings. "Red light! Must run now! I can make it before that semi-tractor-trailer loaded with steel girders, barreling towards the corner, driven by that cross-country trucker on speed at the end of his 18-hour drive, completes his turn into the intersection. Gotta make my train!"

 

[StevieDvd]

Perhaps they should just make the motorists wear ipods to balance out the blame

 

[Romanee]

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Originally Posted by StevieDvd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Perhaps they should just make the motorists wear ipods to balance out the blame

Not to worry -- they already do … plus cell phones … and lots of women (maybe men, too??) work on their makeup while chatting on-phone and/or listening to DAP music/radio/podcasts … video?!

I thought the sense of immortality generally ends around age 25 – but apparently not in the case of US drivers and NYC pedestrians.

 

[SiBurning]

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Originally Posted by Romanee /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think one of Kruger's many problems is that he doesn't realize that the problem isn't NY-ers using electronic devices while crossing the streets — but rather the unique habit seen very frequently in NYC (only?): NYC-ites can often be seen walking in one direction and looking in the opposite direction — often turning their head(s) 180 degrees!!! A weird local psychosis that's undoubtedly responsible for many injuries, and probably some deaths. You have to see this unique NYC quirk to believe it. Next time "you" are in NYC -- especially midtown Manhattan -- keep this in mind and you'll see it all around. It's also very important to be vigilant in this regard, for one's own personal safety and avoidance of angry confrontations when those idiots inevitably crash into you and "attack" you for bumping them and/or getting into their space! (…voiceover, Dustin Hoffman/Ratso Rizzo: I'm walking here! I'm walking here!) Addendum: It also appears as though a lot of NY-ers are suicidal, evidenced by the huge numbers of them who routinely dive into traffic against (pedestrian) red lights, either "to save time" or simply because they feel they're entitled to. Seems to happen more at night. Again, you have to see this to believe it. Kinda like lemmings. "Red light! Must run now! I can make it before that semi-tractor-trailer loaded with steel girders, barreling towards the corner, driven by that cross-country trucker on speed at the end of his 18-hour drive, completes his turn into the intersection. Gotta make my train!"

People get so close to fast moving cars they're practically hovering off balance lilting over the top of the car. Sometimes I tap the brakes, just to see if someone actually loses their balance, tips over, and hits the car. So what's hearing got to do with it?

 

[Hoppergrass]

let's look at the math... TWO recent deaths, ONE was using an mp3 player. and that equals a proposal to ban mp3 players?

 

[bhd812]

this is better for the drivers in the long run..

Man runs over someone and says the person just ran out in front of the car..

Police check the killed person and see he has an Ipod..

Man that was driving the car gets off Scott free from any charges..


As a person driving I hate when people run out in front of my car cause they don't see me or hear me..What? if I hit them I am in jail..so good I support the ban, might save people that drive some trouble in the end if the moron was wearing a ipod (person ran over).

its about time someone has the balls to make a bill like this, though I doubt it will get passed..

 

[nikongod]

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Originally Posted by bhd812 /img/forum/go_quote.gif this is better for the drivers in the long run.. Man runs over someone and says the person just ran out in front of the car.. Police check the killed person and see he has an Ipod.. Man that was driving the car gets off Scott free from any charges.. As a person driving I hate when people run out in front of my car cause they don't see me or hear me..What? if I hit them I am in jail..so good I support the ban, might save people that drive some trouble in the end if the moron was wearing a ipod (person ran over). its about time someone has the balls to make a bill like this, though I doubt it will get passed..

eeh sorry, if you kill a pedestrian or jay-walker while driving chances are good you are still in jail, even if they were breaking the proposed laws.
the people who benefit here are insurance companies.
they dont care if you are in jail or not, so long as they dont have to cough up a dime. they EASILY and regularly get out of payments to people who were breaking the law.