The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “

TEXTING: Donn Esmonde says “HIT THE ROAD”
The fact is people through no fault of their own are hurt, sometimes permanently due to the carelessness of others.
The the problems get worse. Dealing with insurance companies, denials of necessary medical care, loss of wages can devastate a person or family.