Epic Fail

Is it possible there’s a collective group of individuals with a lower I.Q. than the U.S. congress? The answer – yes – and it is known as the South Dakota Legislature. In there infinite (lack of) wisdom, they’ve failed to pass a ban on texting while driving. The reason? They felt it would too hard to enforce.

A proposed dictionary entry could be, “Shit For Brains – see South Dakota Legislature.”

It is bad enough drivers are running into other drivers due to distracted driving. But for bikers, it’s likely fatal. It is a crying shame there needs to be some actual deaths before the Shit For Brains (see South Dakota Legislature) act.

Using the Shit for Brains (see South Dakota Legislature) logic, I’m fully expecting a repeal of all drunk driving laws. After all, how can you enforce this? Oh yeah, erratic driving can get someone pulled over and simple tests (breath, blood) can confirm or deny offenses. So, if someone were to be pulled over for erratic driving, or a crash, or the like, checking for drinking could be first and then checking cellular records to see if text messages, or even phone calls, were in play (NOTE – not content of either, protecting privacy, simply if they occurred) could be next.

But, I guess it take a rocket surgeon to come up with this, or something similar, basis for discussion and action.

Ride On.