Texting has become one of todays most
used ways of communication. Even though it’s not very popular with older people,
younger generations and teenagers have really adopted it. It has really become
a more efficient way to communicate. A simple text message can be much easier to
send than email, and much less time consuming than a phone call. I can see how
many people can find texting useful. Doctors can use them to get informed of an
emergency, replacing the popular “pagers” from the nineties. It is mainly more
popular with teenagers though because of them being more social. Even though texting
has been around for a long time, it just barely became popular in the last
couple of years. Cell phone companies have made this movement easier by
introducing cell phones made specifically for texting. Cell phones with full keyboards
have really paved the way for this movement. Cellular service companies have
also contributed by providing unlimited texting plans to go along with the newest
phones. Even though it is really efficient, it also has a downfall. Like many
good things in life it can also be a bad thing. Many fatal accidents have occurred
in recent years due to texting while driving. This has led to many deaths and
in turn, many new laws against texting while driving being established in many
states.
You’re absolutely right according to the National Safety Council there are approximately 1,600,000 car accidents related to texting while driving.
ReplyDeletei completely agree
ReplyDeleteYou're so right. I had a friend who passed away from that. It's so sad. People shouldn't risk it to the max.
ReplyDeleteyay laws!
ReplyDeletei see your point of view but i believe its easier talking while driving because at least ur eyes are still on the road , texting takes your complete attention because u need to look at the screen. Not that either one is right to do while driving
ReplyDeleteexactly one of my points...
ReplyDeleteFunny how they didn't start enforcing the law of no texting and driving til they saw teenagers using it.
ReplyDeleteNow that you;ve mentioned it, texting has been encouraged by cell phone companies. I hadn't realized they're sneaky tactic of promoting texting, by the design of the newer phones. Thank you for pointing that out. Good call.
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