To Text, or Not to Text

The article that I found very interesting on The Texas Tribune revolves around the possibility, or lack there of in some cases, for a law to be passed making it illegal to use a handheld device while driving. Many families who lost a family member due to this act were in the capitol on January 29^th, 2013 supporting the bill.  According to The Texas Tribune, 39 other states, plus the District of Colombia, already have laws that prohibit the act of texting and driving. Police officers and other people, though, say and feel that it is unlikely that this law can be enforceable. Rick Perry feels as though it would be the government “micromanaging” our lives/taking our freedoms away, and that information and education on the matter would be a better solution. We can still text, and we can still drive, but at the correct times to do so. This article is definitely important for others to read, because I know I am guilty of doing this sometimes, but this brings it to my attention how seriously dangerous it is and the possibility of it turning into breaking the law.