Texting and Walking Pose Threat

santinacantina — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:46:21 GMT

Living Streets, a nonprofit neighborhood activist organization, has conducted a survey that found one of 10 injuries has occurred because of texting while walking. The solution? 118118, a British directory assistance company, wrapped the lampposts with a rugby-goalpost-like cushion on the street where the accidents commonly occur. A publicity stunt? Maybe. A solution to the problem? I'd say so. Although, it did look a little ridiculous...

The bumpers were removed 24 hours later, but the debate rages on. Should such a precaution be put in action permanently? Last year New York State Senator Carl Kruger introduced a bill to ban wearing earphones in crosswalks in New York's large urban areas. The bill was never passed, but he has reintroduced it this year.

For now, I'd say watch where you're going, and look both ways before you cross. Wouldn't want to see you on the YouTube Video Awards...

Sex Offender for Mayor?

santinacantina — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:08:07 GMT

James Brian Sliter, a registered sex offender, is asking a small Dallas suburb to forgive him and let him prove he can be of service to his community.

Mr. Sliter, who was caught in an Internet sting 4 years ago, is "not asking the community to condone what he did, but to give him a chance."

Mr. Sliter was arrested after arranging to have sex with who he thought was a 15-year-old girl. Current Mayor Don Hudson has expressed his feelings on the matter, stating that "a sex offender serving as mayor put a stigma on the city."

Can I get an "Amen?" Honestly, what kind of morals would this man be setting forth after serving 10 years for arranging sex with a 15-year-old?

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Texting and Walking Pose Threat

Sex Offender for Mayor?