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Offline Jim134

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No texting whle walking in Fort Lee,N.J.
« on: May 15, 2012, 10:19:22 am »
 On the news 14 May 2012

Fort Lee, N.J. residents get jaywalking tickets for texting while walking.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/texting-walking-banned-nj-town-16337258



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Re: No texting whle walking in Fort Lee,N.J.
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2012, 06:23:10 pm »
The gov may just be pushing it there.   People have to take care of themselves.   We do not need the gov to hold our hands while walking down the sidewalks.  What's next?   Laws to make sure your shoestrings are tied?   Chewing your food before swallowing?