The administration thinks cell phones are a distraction while driving? Fine. But before our President outlaws cell phone use by drivers, he needs to consider taking these few simple additional measures that would really save lives - and save energy, too: 1.) Forbid people from driving with any pet that's not confined to a cage. Cats and dogs are DEADLY in the passenger compartment. 2.) Not allow any passenger to ride in the front seat unless and until ALL the other seats are occupied. It's well known that riding in the front seat is less safe than riding in the back. 3.) Outlaw reading while driving. (Except road signs, of course. Reading these would be mandatory if we could figure out a way to enforce it.) 4.) Outlaw putting on makeup while driving. (Except for transvestites and gay males; they have difficult enough lives as it is.) 5.) Outlaw eating while driving. (Penalties doubled for anyone 20 lb. overweight, tripled for anyone 30 lb. overweight, etc.) And, while he's seeing...(Read Full Post)