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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Some dumbass coed driver, driving in the passing lane but to my right 'cause I'm in the HOV lane, is texting away on her iPhone. How did I know it was an iPone? Because that's how damn close she was as she inattentively swerved toward me. When she did see me she quickly tucked it away (must have thought I was a cop).

I'm off at the next exit so I move ahead of her, to move over to my exit and flip her the bird as I go. Ok - I know, I know - but seriously.
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Its an addiction, especially for the kids. They absolutely cannot put those damn phones down. If you notice they almost always have the thing in their hand, no matter what they are doing. And of course, the conversations they are having are completely stupid anyway.

When I retire the first thing that is going is the cell phone. My wife cannot live without one so I will only be available on her phone.
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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When I retire the first thing that is going is the cell phone. My wife cannot live without one so I will only be available on her phone.
Good plan. Is it me or is it more women that are doing this than guys. I know it sounds sexist - but then again . . .
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Its illegal to text here in Virginia but i see them everyday!! they just dont get it.
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Illegal to text or talk here. Doesn't stop 'em though.
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 02:49 AM
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There's been a few times where I've been so pissed at the blatant disregard due to cell phone usage where the person has left with either one less mirror or a dent in the door somewhere. I won't put up with it. You almost killed me, would you rather me do that or wait till you stop next time so I can give you an ear full and maybe a black eye? It's ridiculous just how many people don't have any common sense.
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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Could be worse....you could have "accidently" dropped an old sparkplug on the road in from of her.....just sayin............I happen to carry one in my windshield bag.....
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by cantonrider
Could be worse....you could have "accidently" dropped an old sparkplug on the road in from of her.....just sayin............I happen to carry one in my windshield bag.....
And if the 'old spark plug' missed its intended target and found an
innocent victim, then what ???
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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should have texted her saying in 2 seconds you gonna hear a bang on your door and it will leave a size 10 "footprint"
 
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It's a shame, I'm on the road all day at work and I see people constantly on the phone holding up traffic and nearly causing accidents infront of a police officer and never see anyone get pulled over.
 



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