Comments on: Capitol Daily Memo: is cell-phone ban for minors a good idea?

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:41:41 +0000

Surely even you guys are smart enough to see the irony in asking Utahns if THIS might be the issue that puts us over the line into “nanny-state” territory? A state that has to cover our children’s eyes for us, so they don’t see liquor in a restaurant. A state that is now considering covering our children’s ears for us, so they don’t hear the word “condom” in school.

Absurd. Absurd, ignorant, and stupid.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:11:51 +0000

Ironically, Romero presents the best argument in opposition to his own bill when he lists all the ridiculous strings attached to a driver’s license and suggests that they might be considered “nanny state” laws. I wholeheartedly agree.

A driver should either be licensed or not licensed; this pseudo-licensing needs to go away. I agree with Senator Adams: this bill would open the door for all sorts of micro-management, until driving is outlawed altogether – which, of course, would also save many lives. I’m very sad to see that this has gotten any support at all.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:19:33 +0000

I think a better idea would be to not allow hand held devices. You just have to use a blue tooth while driving and then it is the same for everyone. On the other hand, I think we do have too many driving laws in UT. I also think the police are way too aggressive here. I often wonder if they have Mormon missionary like meetings to motivate the officers to give more tickets.