>Perhaps those who've had family or friends killed by drunk driving or drunken homicide might have something else to say.
A guy I used to date was rear-ended while waiting at a red light by someone who was texting while driving. It was an extremely serious wreck (the person who hit him did not brake at all, ge was so absorbed in his phone), and my ex was lucky to survive it.
But people texting on their phones in public places doesn't bother him. He is not in favor of making SMS illegal. That would be utterly absurd.
Yes, but these people thrive on inflicting sadistic "treatments" and "remedies" on everyone more vulnerable than themselves.
They're not interested in responsible driving, they're just looking for any excuse for their sadism.
Note that the discussion isn't even about dangerous driving, that's a complete tangent.
It's about whether drug use _per se_ is criminalized. Not even legal, just whether the remedy for drug use should be help or punishment. Portugal never decriminalize or legalised vehicular homicide.
Of course it's illegal. So is drinking and driving.
But texting in public is legal, and having a beer in public is legal. Just because something is dangerous while driving doesn't mean it's harmful under all other circumstances.
A guy I used to date was rear-ended while waiting at a red light by someone who was texting while driving. It was an extremely serious wreck (the person who hit him did not brake at all, ge was so absorbed in his phone), and my ex was lucky to survive it.
But people texting on their phones in public places doesn't bother him. He is not in favor of making SMS illegal. That would be utterly absurd.