New York May Ban Talking and Walking. Gum to follow?

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New York May Ban Talking and Walking. Gum to follow?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:57 pm

NYC Lawmaker Proposes Ban On Talking And Walking
$100 Fine If Caught With iPod, Cell Phone Crossing The Street
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/01/25/ ... ng-street/

Walking and chewing gum is reserved for next term, I guess.
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Re: New York May Ban Talking and Walking. Gum to follow?

Post by Warren Dew » Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:38 am

Wait ... getting killed while crossing the street with an iPod doesn't convince people, but a $100 fine will?
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Re: New York May Ban Talking and Walking. Gum to follow?

Post by JimC » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:22 am

Maybe a media campaign to graphically show the dangers, but the fine idea is too nanny-like even for me! :hehe:
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