Driving: Privilege or right?

[wiegeabo]

I keep seeing the question why is driving a privilege.
Let's reverse it.


Why should driving be a right?

 

[Addendum]

You still have not backed up your statement with proof that the rights in our Constitution are given to us by God. You simply quoted the Decleration of Independence, and it only deals with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Also, you made it very clear, if it's not the Constitution, it's not a right, yet Miranda rights are not in the Constitution. My point is this, rights are not "God-given", they are "people-given". They were created my people of power to maintain order in their societies, a way of keeping the lawmakers in check.

I guess SupermanBeyond forgot the Ninth Amendment: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

 

[stargazer]

Privilege. Duh!!

 

[PemLam]

I frequently text while driving. It doesn't mean I'm a bad driver, just that I have the ability to multi-task and can send a text message without taking my eyes off the road.

And why does your statement apply only to sport bikes and not choppers?

Just because you have the capability to do multiple things at once doesn't mean it's not detracting from your ability to quickly and efficiently react to things on the road. When texting or talking on the phone (hands-free or otherwise) while driving, your attention isn't focused completely on the road...that's a fact.

I agree with you...it doesn't necessarily make you a bad driver; it makes you an inconsiderate one. You're more concerned about making conversation with someone on the phone than you are about the safety of other people on the road.

 

[Hotwire]

I frequently text while driving. It doesn't mean I'm a bad driver, just that I have the ability to multi-task and can send a text message without taking my eyes off the road.

And why does your statement apply only to sport bikes and not choppers?

You are a danger to others. The Mythbusters put a drunk driver up against someone talking on the cell phone while driving, and the drunk won. I can only imagine how hard it is to pay attention while texting. As for sport bikes and choppers, a chopper can't do a wheelie at 85 mph on the interstate.

 

[bullets]

It must be a privilege otherwise we wouldn't be able to enforce any laws to make it safer for law abiding citizens.

 

[Morg]

I frequently text while driving. It doesn't mean I'm a bad driver, just that I have the ability to multi-task and can send a text message without taking my eyes off the road.

And why does your statement apply only to sport bikes and not choppers?

You do know there been several death due to texting?

 

[Hotwire]

It must be a privilege otherwise we wouldn't be able to enforce any laws to make it safer for law abiding citizens.

I agree, and yet we have gun laws?

 

[bullets]

I agree, and yet we have gun laws?

There has to be certain restrictions though .

 

[PemLam]

I agree, and yet we have gun laws?

There has to be certain restrictions though .

Rights are not absolute; society can place restrictions on them for the good of others. Such as gun laws to restrict their access to certain people (i.e. those without felony convictions, diagnosed mental disorders, etc.) and restrictions on free speech (laws against shouting fire in a crowded theater, etc.)

 

[X-Chick]

Just because you have the capability to do multiple things at once doesn't mean it's not detracting from your ability to quickly and efficiently react to things on the road. When texting or talking on the phone (hands-free or otherwise) while driving, your attention isn't focused completely on the road...that's a fact.

I agree with you...it doesn't necessarily make you a bad driver; it makes you an inconsiderate one. You're more concerned about making conversation with someone on the phone than you are about the safety of other people on the road.

It is not my responsibility to make sure everyone else on the road drives safely. I can only control what happens in my vehicle. Perhaps you people can't do things while driving and still keep your eyes and attention on the road. If so, then that's your problem and you should know what you can and can't do while still being focused on the most important task at hand.

You are a danger to others. The Mythbusters put a drunk driver up against someone talking on the cell phone while driving, and the drunk won. I can only imagine how hard it is to pay attention while texting. As for sport bikes and choppers, a chopper can't do a wheelie at 85 mph on the interstate.

I'm not a danger to anyone, at least not while driving. Also, the Mythbusters are a load of ****. They leave out several variables when doing their little experiments and seem to always come to the conclusion they predetermined. And what in the hell does doing a wheelie have to do with anything? Does that mean someone on a Ninja shouldn't wear a helmet if they aren't doing wheelies? No. You're logic is flawed and your reasoning is anything but sound.

 

[PemLam]

It is not my responsibility to make sure everyone else on the road drives safely. I can only control what happens in my vehicle. Perhaps you people can't do things while driving and still keep your eyes and attention on the road. If so, then that's your problem and you should know what you can and can't do while still being focused on the most important task at hand.

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It's not directly your responsibility, however you do have an inherent responsibility to report the actions of others if what they are doing is a danger to others. it's not that we/I can't talk or text while driving, it's that we're mature enough to consider others safety as well as our own and to understand that it detracts from your focus on driving. Your refusal to accept that texting and talking on a phone is dangerous is both scary and sad.

 

[The Spawn]

Most of you say it is not a right because it is the law that says so.

 

[PemLam]

Most of you say it is not a right because it is the law that says so.

And most of you say it's a right because of other documents (Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc.)..... I'm not getting your point.

 

[Hotwire]

It is not my responsibility to make sure everyone else on the road drives safely. I can only control what happens in my vehicle. Perhaps you people can't do things while driving and still keep your eyes and attention on the road. If so, then that's your problem and you should know what you can and can't do while still being focused on the most important task at hand.



I'm not a danger to anyone, at least not while driving. Also, the Mythbusters are a load of ****. They leave out several variables when doing their little experiments and seem to always come to the conclusion they predetermined. And what in the hell does doing a wheelie have to do with anything? Does that mean someone on a Ninja shouldn't wear a helmet if they aren't doing wheelies? No. You're logic is flawed and your reasoning is anything but sound.

Ah, the 10ft tall and bulletproof defense. The point regarding the motorcycles is that people on sport bikes tend to be more reckless. But, I honestly feel, if you're going to ride a motorcycle without a helmet, then you are on your own for medical treatment when you crash.

 

[The Spawn]

My point is people no longer think for themselves.

And I have still yet to make my stance public.

 

[PemLam]

And most of you say it's a right because of other documents (Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc.)..... I'm not getting your point.

My point is people no longer think for themselves.

And I have still yet to make my stance public.

Some people don't think at all or worse yet (as evidenced by a few posts on this thread) think they are the exception...so they need others to look out for them.

My mistake for assuming your stance on this issue...your comments led me to believe otherwise. Sorry.

 

[Matt]

Priviledge. A right implies that it is inalienable. That is clearly not the case as the government can restrict one's ability to drive when they do so wrecklessly such as in a DUI case. I personally think that after the age of 60, you should have to take a driving test each year.

 

[SuBe]

Priviledge. A right implies that it is inalienable. That is clearly not the case as the government can restrict one's ability to drive when they do so wrecklessly such as in a DUI case. I personally think that after the age of 60, you should have to take a driving test each year.

I agree with re-testing, but it should be after retirement age. People over the age of say, 70 should re-test every year by their birthday to check if they have the capacity to drive anymore.

 

[PemLam]

I agree with re-testing, but it should be after retirement age. People over the age of say, 70 should re-test every year by their birthday to check if they have the capacity to drive anymore.

I agree with mandatory testing, however retirement age is not standard...I'm retiring after 20 years at my job next year and I'll only be 39.

I don't know what age would be appropriate though...

 

[wiegeabo]

I think everyone should get retested every time they renew their license. With all the idiots on the road, it couldn't hurt.

 

[jaguarr]

You do know there been several death due to texting?

As long as they aren't hurting anyone else it is people's right to die while texting.

jag

 

[Figs]

It is not my responsibility to make sure everyone else on the road drives safely. I can only control what happens in my vehicle. Perhaps you people can't do things while driving and still keep your eyes and attention on the road. If so, then that's your problem and you should know what you can and can't do while still being focused on the most important task at hand.




I'm not a danger to anyone, at least not while driving. Also, the Mythbusters are a load of ****. They leave out several variables when doing their little experiments and seem to always come to the conclusion they predetermined. And what in the hell does doing a wheelie have to do with anything? Does that mean someone on a Ninja shouldn't wear a helmet if they aren't doing wheelies? No. You're logic is flawed and your reasoning is anything but sound.

I wish accidents and death on people like you. I'm not at all joking either. It always takes an accident to wake up the fools.

Your NOT special, you don't have a magical ability to drive safely while texting at the same time. What you are doing is moronic and dangerous. Part of texting would require you to see what the person on the other end is texting back to you, all it takes is one split second of taking your eyes of the road to cause an accident.

Sorry, your BS with knocking others for not being able to do what you call "multi tasking" is brain dead excuses since the last few posters have been telling it to you straight.

The cops need to start actually enforcing the law and pulling over and citing/arresting people who use their phones while driving.

 

[wiegeabo]

Ah, the 10ft tall and bulletproof defense. The point regarding the motorcycles is that people on sport bikes tend to be more reckless. But, I honestly feel, if you're going to ride a motorcycle without a helmet, then you are on your own for medical treatment when you crash.

Insurance companies should have the right to deny coverage of a head injury if you don't wear a helmet. Not only were you breaking the law, but they could probably argue you were invalidating your coverage by purposely driving unsafe. At the very least, they should be able to charge you huge premiums.

Hey, if you want the freedom to not wear a helmet, fine. Just be aware that your going to pay for it.

 

[wiegeabo]

As long as they aren't hurting anyone else it is people's right to die while texting.

jag

But they always seem to hurt others too...